{"id":5558,"date":"2026-08-28T02:38:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T06:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/faq-items\/can-poor-maintenance-contribute-to-a-building-dispute\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T02:38:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T06:38:02","slug":"can-poor-maintenance-contribute-to-a-building-dispute","status":"publish","type":"avada_faq","link":"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/faq-items\/can-poor-maintenance-contribute-to-a-building-dispute\/","title":{"rendered":"Can poor maintenance contribute to a building dispute?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yes. Maintenance history can be technically relevant when evaluating deterioration. Failed sealants, neglected drainage, deteriorated membranes or deferred repairs may contribute to damage. The investigation should distinguish observed maintenance conditions from other potential causes rather than assuming a single explanation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes. 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