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Can I take legal action against the builder?
My house was was built 9 years ago. My roof is now leaking due to improper installation.
Asked on August 3, 2018 under Real Estate Law, South Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, in your state (South Carolina), the "statute of repose" for a construction defect is only 8 years: in all circumstances, a lawsuit based on shoddy construction must be filed or started within 8 years of the substantial completion of construction. Once 8 years have passed, you can not bring a legal action. Based on what you write, too much time has passed to take legal action.
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