Scott Levine Law Firm

07/10/2021

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It’s tough watching people walk by on their way to the beach while we are inside learning. But I know that what we learn will help us grow and help our clients!

04/26/2019

While that tiny drip may seem harmless enough, the source should be detected as soon as possible to prevent further damage to your home.

You probably couldn’t wait to see construction of your new home begin. Along with representing a major achievement in life, and one of the most substantial investments you can ever make, seeing new construction underway means embarking on a huge project that may even last years in some cases. The ...

04/24/2019

Lack of supports for duct may to be blame for a defect, along with insufficient sealants or insulation. You may have been alerted to an HVAC issue in a variety of ways... here are the most common of them.

The HVAC system is a multi-tiered mechanical system behind much of the comfort you experience in your home. Responsible for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in your home, the HVAC system is engineered to maintain temperature and air quality through a variety of components such as the furna...

04/22/2019

We're sharing five of the most common defects that keep contractors on alert during the inspection and construction process...

If your home is currently under construction, you can be assured there are numerous phases requiring inspection—and especially as one crew of subcontractors finishes their work and another group comes in. Checking everyone’s work intermittently is critical, and especially for systems that may be...

04/21/2019

While some problems are more easily fixed, all too many construction defects can make the home miserable to live in—or even completely uninhabitable.

If you are shopping for a home, there is plenty to think about even before you begin looking at actual houses. Although you may have been saving for years to purchase your first (or consequent) home, financing is usually the initial consideration. This means looking at your budget, talking to lender...

04/19/2019

The creature comforts in a recent construction or newer home are often never so appreciated as when something goes wrong.

Purchasing a new home or having one built is an exciting life milestone. It can also be a complicated and lengthy process with many decisions to make along the way, from the design of the home to choosing interior features like appliances, paint, flooring, and so much more. Your home is also one of....

04/17/2019

Water intrusion is a common indicator of problems, but when it comes from the roof you may not be aware of it at first if moisture is seeping into the attic.

While every major detail that goes into building a house is necessary and important, the foundation, framing, and roof are what put the initial structure into place, giving it stability and allowing for everything else to be built and installed afterward. And although you may not think too much abou...

04/15/2019

Don't drowned in defects! Most of us associate plumbing issues with messy water cleanup—and rightly so (this is also the case with all too many construction defects).

Those initial stages where you find yourself just dreaming about a new home are some of the easiest—and unfortunately for some, the best. Finding inspiration in designs that you like, searching for real estate, and fantasizing about all the features you want in a new home can be a lot of fun, befo...

04/14/2019

The most common construction defects affect systems such as plumbing, electrical, and mechanical...

It can be very hard to accept that your new construction has a major construction defect that must be resolved. New home projects can be lengthy and stressful, and much of the anxiety during the building process is centered around making sure that nothing goes wrong. And while it would be unrealisti...

04/12/2019

There are many advantages to owning a home, but moving in and finding a major defects in your new construction can be more than just an inconvenience—it can be devastating.

Building a new home is a multi-faceted project that can take months to complete, and sometimes even years. And although the process may just be one of many for the builder and subcontractors involved, for the new homeowner it is a unique experience as they make one of the biggest financial investmen...