negligent repairs

[NEG-li-juhnt rih-PAIRZ]
noun phrasepl: negligent repairs
reparos negligentes
1. Repairs performed without proper care, attention, or skill, failing to meet reasonable standards of workmanship
The contractor's negligent repairs caused further damage to the foundation.
Os reparos negligentes do empreiteiro causaram danos adicionais à fundação.
2. Work done carelessly or without due diligence, potentially exposing someone to liability or harm
The landlord could be sued for negligent repairs that resulted in tenant injuries.
O proprietário poderia ser processado por reparos negligentes que resultaram em ferimentos do inquilino.
This term is primarily used in legal and contractual contexts in both American and Brazilian English. In Brazil, property disputes involving negligent repairs are common in tenant-landlord litigation. In the USA, this phrase is frequently encountered in construction law, insurance claims, and consumer protection cases. The concept is important for establishing liability in civil lawsuits.
NYC Slang
half-ass repairs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
careless repairsfaulty repairssubstandard repairsinadequate repairssloppy repairs
Antonyms / Antônimos
competent repairsprofessional repairscareful repairsthorough repairsdiligent repairs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reparos negligentes
Standard legal and technical term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
reparos negligentes / serviços negligentes
Commonly used in commercial and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reparos feitos com negligência
Alternative phrasing often used in spoken language
Portugal
reparações negligentes
Uses 'reparações' instead of 'reparos'; formal legal terminology

Related Words

negligencebreach of dutyworkmanshipliabilitymaintenancedefective work

Related Idioms & Phrases

breach of duty of care
failure to exercise reasonable care
below standard workmanship
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