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Homeowners and builders warn S.244 construction-defect language could block claims after statute of repose
Summary
Stakeholders warned a proposed change in S.244 could narrow the exception to South Carolina's eight-year statute of repose for construction defects, potentially leaving homeowners and public entities without recourse for latent defects discovered after completion.
The Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on S.244 included focused testimony about proposed changes to how building-code violations relate to South Carolina's statute of repose.
John Hayes, a practitioner who represents homeowners and public institutions on construction-defect claims, told senators the bill as drafted could produce a "perfect house trap." Hayes said the change would require a showing of "personal injury…
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