By: Attorney Moshe Taieb – Lev-Taieb Law Office

Construction Defects – Waterproofing Failure: NIS 9 Million Award

A court awarded NIS 9,146,721 in compensation for severe construction defects that caused groundwater penetration in a Ramat Gan high-rise building. The case sets out important principles regarding contractor liability for waterproofing failures.

The Facts

Apartment owners in a high-rise discovered severe water ingress caused by faulty waterproofing of the building’s foundation. The defects allowed groundwater to penetrate the lower floors, causing extensive structural and property damage.

Contractor Liability for Construction Defects

Under the Israeli Apartment Sale Law and standard civil liability, contractors bear responsibility for construction defects for a statutory period after delivery. Waterproofing failures are among the most serious defects, as they can compromise structural integrity.

Compensation Awarded

The court ordered NIS 9,146,721 covering remediation costs, property damage to apartments, and consequential losses suffered by apartment owners.

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