Soil Compaction

Soil compaction or the lack thereof, is a common problem. If your soil is not compacted properly, your home will move or sink. Common signs of soil compaction problems are concrete cracks, stucco cracks, and drywall cracks. If you notice these conditions, you may have a construction defect or soil subsidence claim against your builder. I am attorney Robert A. Von Esch IV and I handle construction and real estate cases. If you would like a free consultation or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me via www.voneschlaw.com.

Construction Defect Today

What you need to know about construction defect law today is contained within Senate Bill 800, also known as Civil Code 895 et seq. There are many important things you need to know about SB 800 but, three stand out in my opinion: 1) You must give the builder notice of the defects and a chance to inspect and repair before filing suit, 2) You must give the builder a chance to mediate, and 3) With some exceptions, you no longer need to prove damage has been caused by building code violations. In otherwords, you can recover the cost to repair the building code violations.

I am attorney Robert A. von Esch IV and I practice construction defect law, soil sudsidence and landslide, and real estate law. If you would like any advice regarding the above or any other relevant legal matter, please do not hesitate to contact me via http://www.voneschlaw.com/.

PCV Pipe Prone To Leaks?

A major lawsuit was filed by the Federal Government and several municipalities against JM Eagle, one of the leading manufacturers of pvc pipe. The lawsuit alleges that JM Eagle knowingly sold pvc pipe that does not meet minimum strength specifications and that the pvc pipe will wear out prematurely.

Why is this important? The pvc pipelines utilized by the Federal Government and municipalities carry large amounts of water. If they leak, there is a potential for significant property damage. For example, leaking water lines cause flood damage, landslide and subsidence damage, just to name a few. This could be a serious problem and this is a lawsuit to keep an eye on. U.S. v. J-M Manufacturing Co, Inc., CV 06-55 (C.D. Cal).

I am attorney Robert A. Von Esch IV, and I represent property owners. If your property has been damaged by no fault of your own, call me for a free consultation. More information regarding my firm and services can be found at www.voneschlaw.com.

Water, Rot, & Mold

Throughout these heavy rains, I have received numerous calls from homeowners experiencing water leaking through their foundations/slabs. If your home was built after Jan 2003, water leaking through your foundation/slab is a violation of Senate Bill 800. Your builder must design a foundation/slab that prevents water intrusion.

The damages caused by a foundation/slab leak can be very expensive. Common damages are mold and rot. The water and/or mold damages carpet, baseboards, cabinets, and any other items that come into contact with the water and/or mold.

I am Robert A. Von Esch IV and I represent property owners in construction defect matters. Call me for a free consultation. Don't take a chance with your most important investment and your health if you suspect water intrusion or mold growth. My information can be found at www.voneschlaw.com.