Case Result: Berkeley County, South Carolina Construction Defect Case Settles for More than $200,000
Recently, the construction defect attorneys at the Steinberg Law firm settled a construction defect case for local homeowners for more than $200,000. The home, located in Berkeley County, South Carolina,…
Myrtle Beach Condo Building Evacuated, Steinberg Law Firm Files Federal Class Action Lawsuit for Condo Owners
On October 7, residents of the Renaissance Tower in Myrtle Beach were evacuated after an engineer declared the tower unsafe. Less than two weeks later, attorneys with the Steinberg Law…
With New Federal Requirements in Place, South Carolina Condo Owners May Face Lower Property Values and Difficulties Selling a Condo if a Building has Water Intrusion or Structural Problems
Stating that “in the aftermath of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, the risks of residential buildings with aging infrastructure and in need of Critical Repairs…
Case: Charleston Area Beach Front Home Reno Gone Wrong
Result: $265,000 A beautiful, beachfront home underwent significant renovation work in 2018, including a new, metal roof, cement fiberboard siding, windows, and new framing and waterproof surface for a deck….
Multi-Million Dollar Retaining Wall Collapse a Lesson for South Carolina Homeowners’ Associations
A retaining wall collapse in Colorado serves as an extreme example of the costly problems created by improperly constructed retaining walls. In 2019, a section of retaining wall collapsed along…
Building Basics: How Windows Work
South Carolina Construction Defect Lawyers Explain Window Problems All residential buildings have windows—the building codes require windows—, but those seemingly simply panes of glass are complicated components that let light…
Can I Sue My Home Warranty Company for Not Fixing Problems in My House?
Yes, you can sue your home warranty company for not fixing problems in your house. If you believe a construction problem in your home is covered by your home warranty,…
Exponential Construction Growth in South Carolina Will Lead to Future Construction Defect Claims
South Carolina law protects owners from construction defects regardless of what builder warranties provide. Unphased by the coronavirus, labor shortages, and material shortages, new home construction in South Carolina took…
Steinberg Law Firm Construction Defect Attorney Interviewed on Live 5 News on Miami Condo Collapse and South Carolina Building Problems
Live 5 News in Charleston interviewed Steinberg Law Firm construction defect attorney Elliotte Quinn about the Champlain Towers South condominium building collapse outside Miami, Florida and the lessons for South…
Attorney Elliotte Quinn Elected to South Carolina CAI Board of Directors
Steinberg Law Firm attorney Elliotte Quinn was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina chapter of the Community Associations Institute. A long-time active member of the…
The Steinberg Law Firm Welcomes New Attorney Rachel Igdal
The Steinberg Law Firm is pleased to welcome Rachel Igdal as an associate at the firm. Igdal joins the Steinberg Law Firm after practicing law for over five years in…
Your Guide to Hurricane Preparedness
The eastern seaboard is no stranger to hurricane season and the yearly preparation that comes with it. Yet as every storm passes, there are reports of local citizens getting caught…
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, Are Your Windows Leaking?
It’s summertime in South Carolina, and we’ve been getting heavy rainstorms. If you are noticing water leaking into your home around your windows, you may have a serious construction defect…
Cracks in Concrete or Bricks – Soil Settlement Cracks Versus Shrinkage Cracks
Cracks in concrete or masonry are common signs of damage to a home from soil settlement. However, not all cracks in concrete or masonry are the result of soil settlement….
Common Defects in New Homes
Common construction defects in new homes include: Water leaking through windows, walls or roof; Foundation cracks; Cracks in bricks, concrete and drywall; Diagonal cracks above windows and doors, and doors…
Six Steps When Considering Contractors and Before Entering Into a Construction Contract
Construction lawyers at our firm get involved once damages start showing up from improper construction. That means we know a lot about why construction goes wrong, and unfortunately, we often…
Problems With Your New Home? You May Have A Construction Defect Case
If your home was built within the past five to ten years and the home is having problems, you may have construction defect claims against the home or condominium builder….
