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For disputes over defects Legal protection for builders

Expert legal advice
Support in the event of construction errors and defects
Lawyers’ fees and legal costs paid
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Key points at a glance
  • Protection against faulty construction: Owner's protective liability insurance is ideal for anyone who finds faulty construction in their newly built home which the contractor does not want to fix.
  • Support in the event of disputes: This insurance protects you in the case of disputes regarding hidden defects with all parties involved in the construction.
  • Well represented: We represent you with our own legal experts and specialists.
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Insurance overview

AXA’s legal protection insurance for builders supports you in disputes about hidden defects with building contractors, architects, site managers, construction engineers, suppliers of construction materials and tradesmen. Hidden defects are construction defects that are only discovered after acceptance or transfer of the building and were not apparent at any earlier stage.

Services of AXA

  • Advice in relation to hidden defects
  • Processing of legal cases
  • Legal representation by own legal staff and specialists
  • Advice on the selection of an independent lawyer

Assumption of costs by AXA

  • Lawyer's fee
  • Court fees and procedural costs
  • Expert opinions to clarify the matters in dispute
  • Non-court costs awarded to the opposing party
  • Collection of compensation awarded