I am curious about how to proceed with an apartment defect repair lawsuit.

Hello. This is a Pyeongtaek civil attorney.

I imagine you must have been very inconvenienced by the bathroom ceiling leak that occurred in the newly built apartment you recently moved into.

This situation can be a subject of an apartment defect repair lawsuit, and it is necessary to examine whether the contractor bears responsibility.

First, the types of defects are as follows.

▷ Structural defects

Cracks in walls, floors, and ceilings, defective foundation concrete, leaks in exterior walls and basements, and the like
▷ Finishing material defects
Wallpaper lifting, tiles falling off, and the inflow of noise and wind through gaps in windows and doors, and the like

▷ Equipment defects
Pipe leaks, faulty electrical wiring, boiler malfunctions, inadequate insulation, and the like
▷ Common facility defects

Poor drainage in the parking lot, elevator malfunctions, playground damage, and the like

In addition, the construction company's warranty liability for defects is as follows.

▷ Serious defects that affect the stability and durability of the building, such as structural defects (10 years)

▷ Everyday defects such as finishing materials and equipment (2 years)

Through an apartment defect repair lawsuit, you can also assert your rights.

① Securing evidence of defects (photographs, appraisal reports, communication records, and the like)

② Requesting repairs and attempting negotiation

③ Filing a lawsuit (a civil lawsuit or a claim for defect repair)

④ Court judgment and an order for repair or compensation

⑤ Compulsory execution is possible in case of non-compliance

As such, a defect repair lawsuit can take time, so it is important to receive the help of an attorney.

We recommend that you retain a Pyeongtaek civil attorney as soon as possible to prove the cause of the defects and the repair costs, and receive assistance in efficiently proceeding with an apartment defect repair lawsuit.