For example, the statute of limitations might give you four years to file a claim after you discover the defect. But if your state's statute of repose is seven years from the time the construction is completed, and you don't discover the defect until the fifth year, you only have two years to file your claim.
The Harris Family could not sue the builder for breach of the construction contract, however, because it did not have a contract with the builder. Instead, the Harris Family sued for negligence. Generally, a person is negligent if he fails to act as a reasonable person would act.
Upon agreeing on a contract, both parties are obligated to perform the promises made in the contract. If one party breaches the contract, the other party can sue for damages. Damages refer to a sum of money used to compensate a party for the loss suffered as a result of the breach of contract.
The Procedure to file a complaint with CREDAI. You can file a complaint against the builder online at http://credai.org/register-your-complaint. Once the complaint is received by them, a serial number is allotted to it and sent to the member against whom it is filed.
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