Category: Construction Litigation
Insulation defects may cause homes to be energy inefficient
Heating and cooling a house can be expensive for Texas homeowners. To help property owners control costs and keep their homes comfortable, today’s builders employ a variety of insulating tactics. Consequently, many modern homes are naturally more energy efficient than older ones. Insulation defects may cause a home to be energy inefficient. Not only may…
When can you sue for a construction defect in Texas?
When you invest in a new home, you expect solid construction that will last you and your family for generations. Unfortunately, sometimes defects can affect your enjoyment of the property and raise questions about durability and quality. These are the circumstances in which you can sue for a construction defect in Texas as well as…
What are some common types of construction defects?
A lot goes into the planning, design and construction of a new building. However, sometimes structures built in the Waco area are faulty due to a construction defect. What is a construction defect? In general, construction defects occur if there is a failure in the design, plans, workmanship, inspection or materials used to build a…
What you don’t know about lien waivers can hurt you
Construction professionals understand mechanic’s liens well enough to know they are used to pursue a legal remedy when a party involved in a project has not been paid. Less understood are construction lien waivers – what they can accomplish and when they can be used. As the term suggests, a lien waiver is a document…
What should you do if you discover serious construction defects?
Construction and home building are trades governed by both state rules and best practices in the industry. Professionals have an obligation to create structures that are safe and functional for the people who hire them, as well as to comply with terms set in the contract for work. Unfortunately, not all construction professionals make as…