What’s the difference between a post-construction defect and a contract-related issue?
A post-construction defect is a problem with the performance of the building materials or manner of construction that occurs after construction is complete. To be eligible for the inspection process, the alleged defect must have been identified during the minimum warranty period covering the item. For example, a cabinet door that falls off shortly after a builder finishes construction may be the result of a defective cabinet. On the other hand, if a homeowner orders red cabinets, but receives green cabinets, the fact that the cabinet color is not the one selected does not make the cabinets defective. The cabinets are not broken; they are not the color agreed upon in the contract. Issues like incorrect cabinet colors are contract-related. Post-construction defect items may be eligible for the inspection process, but contract issues are not.
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