“Sometimes it’s hard to fund repairs because the defects are not always apparent to people, so they’re hidden defects, so they don’t seem as urgent or as critical,” said Saiki.

In an environment where turbulent weather can expose hidden defects, these strategies are not just advisable—they are imperative. Stephen Hauptman is special counsel at Ball Janik LLP, focusing ...

FOX 13 uncovers dangerous defects popping up in brand-new homes, often leaving homeowners scrambling. How you can protect your home and your health from construction defects.

Cracked tire valve stems could affect millions of tires. June 24, 2008 — -- Alarms have been raised over millions of defective tire valve stems that could pose a safety hazard to motorists ...

All new homes have defects you can't see, regardless of the quality of the construction or the integrity of the builder. No one can build something as large and complex as a house without a few ...

ADEAR GEOFF: Hidden defects often pose liability problems for home inspectors. Countless lawsuits have been filed against inspectors for problems that were neither visible nor discernible at the ...