Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

Liability of builder

I own a home in Virginia constructed with xxxx. I've owned it for 13 years. I bought it from the builder. I have just discovered extensive damage behind the walls (rotted and termite damaged wood) as a result of improper installation of this material.

There are several class action suits related to this (North Carolina is one state).

My home is unsafe as a result of the rotted wood. I was unable to see the damage behind the walls.


Asked on 12/12/97, 3:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

VA's Limitations on builder liability

Unfortunately, Section 8.01-250 of the Virginia Code provides a 5 year "Statute of Repose" barring actions against builders after5 years after the work was done.

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Answered on 12/12/97, 9:49 pm


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