Kazakh court orders facade panel supplier to pay 43.5 million tenge

September 22, 2026 at 09:32 AM2 min

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A supplier of defective facade panels must pay a developer 43.5 million tenge in damages after replacement panels cracked again at a residential complex in Almaty region. The specialized inter-district economic court of Zhambyl region issued the ruling, and an appellate instance upheld it. The developer had already recovered 19.35 million tenge for the original defective goods.

Key Facts

The specialized inter-district economic court of Zhambyl region ordered the supplier to pay 43.5 million tenge in damages and 4.3 million tenge in court costs.
Cracks appeared on more than 2,800 square meters of facade panels after the supplier replaced the first defective batch.
Laboratory tests showed the panels' strength and density did not meet established requirements.
The developer spent nearly 23 million tenge on dismantling, replacing the panels, and related work.
The developer had previously recovered 19.35 million tenge from the supplier for the cost of the defective goods.

Court Ruling

The specialized inter-district economic court of Zhambyl region ruled in favor of the developer and ordered the supplier to pay 43.5 million tenge in damages. The appellate instance upheld the decision, confirming its legality. The court also awarded 4.3 million tenge in court costs to the developer. The supplier argued that the panels failed due to improper installation by the developer, but the court found no evidence to support this claim.

Defective Panels

The facade panels were supplied for a residential complex in Almaty region. After the first defects were discovered, the supplier replaced the panels, but the new panels also began to crack after installation. Cracks were found on more than 2,800 square meters of the facade. Laboratory tests confirmed that the panels' strength and density did not meet the required standards.

Developer's Losses

The developer paid nearly 23 million tenge to dismantle and replace the defective panels and carry out related work. The developer had already recovered 19.35 million tenge from the supplier for the cost of the original defective goods. In the new lawsuit, the developer sought compensation for losses exceeding 43 million tenge caused by the defective panels. The court established a causal link between the developer's expenses and the supplier's failure to meet quality obligations.