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

Hello. I am someone who purchased a newly built apartment in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, and moved in three weeks ago. Recently, a problem of water leaking from the bathroom ceiling occurred, so I reported it to the management office, but they are refusing compensation, claiming that the damage was caused by our own interior construction. Is it right for them to evade responsibility even though the problem occurred in an apartment built by a major construction company? Pyeongtaek civil attorney, I would like to proceed with an apartment defect repair lawsuit.

Apartment defect repair lawsuit

Defect repair lawsuit

Pyeongtaek civil attorney

Answer

Published: 2025-04-16

Author : Kuk Il KIM

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.