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Construction Defect
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Construction & Transition Litigation Law Blog
Understanding the Relationship Between the Architect, General Contractor, Subcontractors and Building Inspector for Construction Defects
Unitowners in condominium associations and homeowners in homeowner associations are often confused about the legal responsibilities of design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors and municipal building officials and building inspectors regarding…
Rocky Mountain Real Estate Law
Millennials and the Rent/Buy Decision: Are Construction Defect Laws a Factor?
As we’ve written in the past, Millennials have played a significant role in the revival of Denver’s economy. As increasing rent payments threaten to exceed monthly mortgage payments, however, Denver’s…
Colorado Homeowners Association Law
Debunking the Myths of SB 177: Installment Number 1
A coalition of special interest groups, led by the Metro Mayors Caucus and Denver Chamber of Commerce, are behind the introduction of Senate Bill 15-177 (“SB 177”). While this bill was…
Colorado Homeowners Association Law
Stop the Construction Defect Legislative Insanity!
As anticipated, the 2015 edition of the construction defect bill has been introduced in the Colorado Senate. Senate Bill 15-177 ("SB 177"), contains most of the unconscionable provisions of the 2014 bill -…
Insurance Law Hawaii
No Coverage For Construction Defect Under Illinois Law
The court followed precedent in Illinois and upheld the insurer's denial of coverage for construction defects that did not damage other property. Design Concrete Founds., Inc. v. Erie Ins. Prop.…
Colorado Homeowners Association Law
First Construction Defect Bill is a Whopper!
As predicted, the first construction defect bill of the session has been introduced in Colorado and it’s a real whopper! Senator Ray Scott (R-Mesa County) has introduced Senate Bill 15-091 (“SB…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Insurer Has Duty to Defend Additional Insured in Construction Defect Case
The court denied the insurer's motion for summary judgment, holding that the insurer had a duty to defend the additional insured against claims for construction defects. Centex Homes v. Lexington…
Insurance Law Hawaii
On Rehearing, Fifth Circuit Finds Contractual-Liability Exclusion Does Not Apply
On rehearing, the Fifth Circuit determined that the contractual-liability exclusion did not apply to bar coverage for damage caused by the insured contractor to the home it constructed. Crownover v.…
PropertyProf Blog
Super Expensive House Built on Wrong Lot
Throw in some adverse possession and we'd have ourselves a law school exam:Six months after building a large custom house with an ocean view, Missouri residents Mark and Brenda Voss…
Insurance Law Hawaii
No Occurrence Found for Damage to Home Caused by Settling
The Nebraska Supreme Court found the insurer properly denied coverage to the general contractor for damage to a home caused by settlement. Cizek Homes, Inc. v. Columbia Nat. Ins. Co.,…