Did a Construction Project Cause Water Damage?
Your home should not leak. It should be weather proof. If your home leaks after a construction project is complete, your contractor is required to fix the problem and pay for damages.
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If you feel your home should not leak, be aware that the state of California agrees with you. So do we. We are the construction lawyers at the Law Offices of Edward C. Ip & Associates. We represent homeowners and contractors in Los Angeles County and Orange County.
Moisture barriers should stop any water intrusion in your home.
The California laws are clear: Water cannot go beyond, around or through moisture barriers. When a contractor completes work on your home, you should not see any evidence of leaks. If there are leaks, if your contractor is unable or unwilling to fix the leaks and the damage the water leaks caused, contact a construction attorney.
Home construction projects should not allow water damage.
When you add on to your home or make major remodeling changes inside your home, the contractor is obligated to make sure the moisture barriers keep out all leaks. Water intrusion can damage walls, roofs, ceilings and foundations. Water intrusion can also lead to toxic mold, a health hazard.
According to the law, the following cannot leak: doors, windows, window assemblies, framing, substrate, flashings, trim, roofs, chimney caps, ventilation components, decks, balconies, exterior stairs, Stucco, exterior siding, exterior walls, exterior walls, exterior framing, pot shelves, columns, plant-ons, wall assemblies, interior wall cavities, retaining walls, site walls, shower and bath enclosures, ceramic tiles and tile countertops.
If a home construction project has caused leaks in your home, contact us for an appointment. We represent homeowners in Orange County and Los Angeles County. We offer a reduced rate for the first hour of consultation.
