Roofing Defects and Legal Recourse for Homeowners If you're a homeowner, you know how crucial it is to maintain a sturdy roof over your head However, roofing defects like leaks or damaged shingles can sneak up on you, potentially jeopardizing your home's safety and value You have rights and options when faced with these issues, [...]
Housing and Construction Defects – An Overview A house is generally a homeowners’ single most valuable financial investment and one of the most important emotional investments. To them it is more than bricks and mortar; it is the place where they live, rest, and raise their families. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting homeowners realize [...]
Things Homeowners Need to Consider Before Beginning Construction on a New Home A lot of the time, a homeowner will seek the assistance of a construction defects attorney once a dispute has already arisen between them and a contractor. To avoid future problems, homeowners need to consider the relationship with their builder or contractor carefully. [...]
Avoiding Construction Disputes with Contractors Doing a renovation of your home or getting construction work done can be an exciting experience, but it can also be a stressful one. The whole process can seem daunting, from choosing an experienced and suitable contractor to completing the project. With so much to do, issues are bound to [...]
Tips When Buying a New Construction Home Buying a new construction is exciting, especially if it is your first home. However, it can be different than purchasing a existing house that's for sale, meaning that someone else has previously owned it. Before making the purchase, it's best if you are familiar with some tricks of [...]
Do You Need a Construction Lawyer? There are a large number of restrictions and hazards that you need to know about when working in construction, so teaming up with an experienced and knowledgeable construction attorney can help you steer through these issues. What Does a Construction Attorney Do? Construction attorneys handle a broad range of [...]
CUSTOM HOME BUILDING - PART 7 STRICTLY ADHERE TO THE CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURE Most construction contracts indicate that if a change occurs after the initial contract is signed the owner and contractor will sign a written change order documenting the type of change and the amount of increase or decrease in the contract price associated [...]
Construction defect laws FAQ We often find that people are a little confused when it comes to construction defect laws. The common feeling amongst our clients is that everything reads like small print; in other words, confusion abound. The following FAQ seeks to add a little clarity to some of your most common questions. What [...]
