Topic
Residential Construction
18 published works
Michigan Construction Law Update
Residential Builders No Longer Exempt from Michigan Consumer Protect Act Claims, Supreme Court Rules
By peterj-cavanaughmichiganconstructionlaw-blogspot
Nineteen years after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in Liss v Lewiston-Richards, Inc., 478 Mich 203; 732 NW2d 514 (2007), that residential builders were exempt from the Michigan Consumer Protection…
Texas Construction Law Blog
Texas Legislature Reduces Statute of Repose for Residential Homebuilders: Why It Happened and What It Means
In 2023, the Texas Legislature made several significant changes to the laws governing homebuilders. Among these was the amendment to Chapter 16 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code,…
NH Construction Law
#155: Energy Efficient Residential Construction
Saving money on home energy costs through improvements that pay for themselves over time is a sound economic strategy, if you can afford the initial outlay. But when it comes…
Construction Payment Blog
What’s the Average Time It Takes to Build a House?
By Tom Scalisi
Residential construction is one of the hottest markets in the US economy, accounting for more than $700 billion annually. Building a house is a big undertaking, both for first-time homeowners…
California Land Use & Development Law Report
COVID-19 Shelter-In-Place Orders Exempt Activities Necessary for the Construction of Housing
By Cecily Barclay, Marie Cooper, Perkins Coie
On March 16, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) global pandemic, seven counties – Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz – issued…
Iowa Commercial Litigation Blog
No Attorneys’ Fees in Residential Mechanics’ Lien Foreclosure
By John Lande
We have previously covered significant changes to Iowa’s mechanics’ lien law by the Iowa courts and legislature. Today, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a decision in Standard Water Control Systems,…
Iowa Construction Law Blog
No Attorneys’ Fees in Residential Mechanics’ Lien Foreclosure
By John Lande
We have previously covered significant changes to Iowa’s mechanics’ lien law by the Iowa courts and legislature. Today, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a decision in Standard Water Control Systems,…
Construction Law Insights
HBA Supports City of Euclid Development Efforts
On March 27, 2019, Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland President Dean Tompkins and HBA members Josh Edgell and Aaron Evenchik testified in front of Euclid City Council regarding potential…
New Jersey Law Blog
Filing a Residential Construction Lien in New Jersey
If you are a contractor or subcontractor in New Jersey who is involved in the construction or renovation of residential structures, you should be aware of the requirements for filing…
From the Ground Up
Oregon Construction Contractors Board Residential Contractor Updates
By Lisa Conrad
Our team felt that this information would be useful to those in the construction industry. The Construction Contractors Board recently sent out a newsletter containing recent changes which affect residential…