Construction Defect Cases

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Construction Defect Law

Construction defect claims in Texas arise when construction or repair fails to meet professional standards, building codes, or contractual obligations. Defects may be patent (obvious) or latent (hidden).

Notice requirements: Texas Property Code §27.001 requires pre-suit notice for residential construction defect claims.
Statute of limitations: 4 years for breach of contract claims for defects. 2 years from date knew or should have known for violations of the Texas DTPA.
Warranty coverage: Home builders often provide statutory warranties under Texas law.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Definitions:

What qualifies as a defect?
Structural, water intrusion, electrical, HVAC, or other functional/safety failures.

Process & Evidence:

Expert inspection: Critical for proof under Texas rules.

Timing:

Notice & filing deadlines: Pre-suit notice and statute of limitations must be strictly followed.

Damages:

Recoverable costs: Repair, replacement, consequential damages (e.g., property value loss).