Defective Chinese Drywall Lawsuits

Defective Chinese Drywall Property Damage

Some owners of newer homes built between 2004 and 2007 are discovering corroding wires and other property damage they believe are caused by defective drywall imported from China during the housing boom. By some estimates, as many as 10 million square feet of defective Chinese drywall were installed in homes in the United States during this period. The problems caused by Chinese drywall have caused some homeowners to move out of their homes, either temporarily or permanently.

If your home has been affected by tainted Chinese drywall, please complete the Free Case Evaluation form on this page to get a lawyer on your side today.

Property damage claims related to defective Chinese drywall include:

• Failure of air conditioning units, microwaves, and other appliances
• Corrosion of copper wiring
• Problems with electrical wires
• Contamination of furnishings and fabrics
• Blackening of jewelry and silverware

Many consumers who bought homes during the housing boom are worried that Chinese drywall problems will make it difficult to sell their homes. Some fear that a home with Chinese drywall could have the same effect on a neighborhood as a foreclosure, causing a drop in values and depressing home sales.

Homeowners with defective drywall in their houses can contact their county property appraiser to find out if their property values will be adjusted. Several counties in Florida are researching the possibility of property tax relief for those who can document the existence of defective Chinese drywall in their homes. According to a recent Miami Herald article, Broward county homeowners who have documentation that the presence of defective Chinese drywall triggered an insurance claim, a request for assistance from a mortgage company, a lawsuit, or have other paperwork proving the problem exists in their residence could see reduced home values. Each affected home will be evaluated individually.