New York S08731 amends civil procedure to allow claimants to seek actual damages from construction professionals for defects in condominiums.

New York S08731 amends the civil practice law and rules to establish a civil procedure for claimants to seek actual damages from construction professionals due to defects in condominium construction. The bill defines "construction professional" and "actual damages," and outlines the notice of claim process. Claimants must file an initial list of construction defects and provide access for inspection. The bill restricts negligence claims to cases where failure to comply with building codes results in specific damages.

New York S08731 amends civil procedure to allow claimants to seek actual damages from construction professionals for defects in condominiums.

New York S08731 amends the civil practice law and rules to establish a civil procedure for claimants to seek actual damages from construction professionals due to defects in condominium construction. The bill defines "construction professional" and "actual damages," and outlines the notice of claim process. Claimants must file an initial list of construction defects and provide access for inspection. The bill restricts negligence claims to cases where failure to comply with building codes results in specific damages.