Верховный суд РФ защитил права покупателей на компенсацию за дефекты в строительстве

The Supreme Court of Russia has issued an important decision concerning the protection of the rights of real estate buyers. Now legal successors, including organizations, can demand compensation from developers for construction defects.

New rules for developers

According to the Supreme Court decision, developers are responsible for eliminating defects not only to the original owners of the property, but also to subsequent buyers. This innovation applies to cases where it is proven that the housing was purchased for personal use and not for commercial activities.

Five-year warranty period

The Supreme Court has clearly stated for the first time: the five-year warranty period is valid from the moment the property is handed over. It applies to all subsequent owners if the property was purchased for personal use, not for business.

Important conditions for buyers

The right to protect interests is retained by the owner or his successor even in the event of a claim being filed against the developer after the expiration of the warranty period.
The defect must be detected during the warranty period.

Documenting defects

Experts point out that customers and their legal successors need to document the moment and conditions of detection of construction defects. This should be done with special care, since the acceptance procedures and proper registration of the detected defects will become decisive evidence for the successful resolution of disputes in court.

Future changes in the construction industry

As URA.RU previously reported, the Ministry of Construction intends to introduce stricter requirements for the process of accepting new residential buildings. In particular, specialists responsible for identifying deficiencies in building finishing will in the future have to have specialized education.

Conclusion

The decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation is an important step in protecting the rights of real estate buyers. Now buyers can feel more protected and can demand compensation for construction defects.