New-Home Buyers Get Defect Protection ; Fines Ok'd for Hidden Problems Not Found in Inspections
The Record, Bergen County, NJ › January 28, 2005
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In a major victory for buyers of new homes, the state Supreme Court ruled this week that municipal construction officials can fine builders for code violations even after the houses have passed inspection.
In Passaic County, local building officials said they just received word of the ruling Wednesday and were still digesting it, but that it appeared positive.See the full content of this document
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New-Home Buyers Get Defect Protection ; Fines Ok'd for Hidden Problems Not Found in Inspections
"It's a way we can go after [builders]," said Tim Ligus, a West Milford building department official. Before t...
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