Observation: The basement leaks.
Performance Standard: Leaks resulting in actual trickling of water shall be repaired. Leaks caused by landscaping improperly installed by the owner, or by the failure of the owner to maintain proper grades, are not the remodeler’s responsibility. Walls and floors of new construction may become damp as concrete, mortar, and other materials dry, and dampness alone is not considered a deficiency.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will take such action as necessary to correct basement leaks, except where the cause is determined to result from the owner’s actions or negligence.
