Under Louisiana Civil Code, what is the warranty period for major structural defects in residential construction?
Correct Answer
D) 10 years
Louisiana Civil Code provides a 10-year warranty period for major structural defects in residential construction.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Louisiana Civil Code Article 2762 and the New Home Warranty Act (La. R.S. 9:3141) provide a 10-year warranty for major structural defects in residential construction. This decennial liability period is one of the most distinctive features of Louisiana construction law, rooted in the French Civil Code tradition.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 1 year
1 year is insufficient. A 1-year warranty typically covers workmanship and materials defects under the Louisiana New Home Warranty Act, but major structural defects carry a much longer 10-year period.
Option B: 5 years
5 years is not the correct warranty period for major structural defects under Louisiana law. This figure may be confused with mid-tier warranty periods in other states.
Option C: 2 years
2 years is a warranty period for certain mechanical systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) under the Louisiana New Home Warranty Act, not for major structural defects.
Memory Technique
Louisiana's 'Decade of Structure': major structural defects are covered for a full 10 years. Remember the three tiers: 1-2-10 (workmanship, systems, structure).
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