Who’s Liable for Construction Defects? Builder, Subcontractor, or Architect? - New York Weekly

Who’s Liable for Construction Defects? Builder, Subcontractor, or Architect? - New York Weekly

Imagine moving into your brand-new home—fresh paint, modern fixtures, the smell of new lumber still lingering. But weeks later, you notice cracks forming along the windows. A few more months, and the floor begins to shift. You paid for craftsmanship, but got corner-cutting instead. So, who’s responsible when a dream home starts falling apart at the seams? Construction isn’t a solo act. It’s a carefully choreographed team of builders, subcontract…