Buyers of defective housing can seek repair, price reduction, damages, or contract rescission under the reformed non-conformity liability (Civil Code Art. 562-572). New homes have a mandatory 10-year structural warranty under the Housing Quality Assurance Act (Art. 94-95). Housing Dispute Resolution Boards offer ADR for ¥10,000.
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Legal Remedies for Defective Housing in Japan
Key Takeaways
- ✓New homes have a 10-year warranty for structural defects and leaks
- ✓Buyers can demand repairs, price reduction, or compensation for defects
- ✓Construction dispute resolution boards offer faster solutions than courts
- ✓Expert building inspections are effective for proving defects
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