The 10-Year Construction Defect Deadline in California: What Property Owners Need to Know
Your building may look relatively new, but an important legal construction defect deadline may already be approaching. Construction defects are not always obvious when a home, condominium development, commercial building,...
How Long Does an HOA Have to File a Construction Defect Claim in California?
Quick Answer: A California homeowners association (HOA) may have up to 10 years after substantial completion to pursue certain construction defect claims, particularly claims involving latent defects. However, not every...
Waterproofing Failures in Southern California Condos: Where Leaks Really Start
In Southern California condominiums, water intrusion often starts out of sight. A damp wall, staining near a window, or moisture in a garage may be only the visible symptom of...
The Potential 24% Annual Penalty: Why California Property Owners Can No Longer Afford to “Ignore” Construction Disputes in 2026
For decades, the standard operating procedure for many luxury homeowners and commercial developers facing construction disputes was simple: wait. By “slow-walking” negotiations or withholding payments during a defect claim, owners...