Ten-year liability of contractor, architect and engineer: what you need to know

Beeld bij de tienjarige aansprakelijkheid van de aannemer

The ten-year liability period is a fundamental legal principle in Belgian construction law. This legal obligation means that the contractor, architect, and engineer can be held liable for serious defects in a building for a period of ten years. This does not concern minor imperfections, but rather problems that jeopardize the stability or structural integrity of the building. […]