Construction
If you are planning an addition to your home or thinking about building a new house entirely, it is never to early to begin considering how the law will affect your plans. From the contracts that you form with home improvement professionals to the zoning and development requirements in your neighborhood, the law touches all areas of construction projects. The articles that attorneys have submitted to this section of the KnowledgeBase can help you make sense of the legal ramifications of your project.
FindLaw Construction Articles
- Massachusetts court rejects economic loss rule in development claim
Provided by: Sally & Fitch LLP
A Massachusetts court barred the use of the economic loss rule in a case by a condo association against the developer, a decision that is at odds with other Massachusetts cases. Read More » - Melting snows and spring rains bring mold to Colorado homes
Provided by: The Nelson Law Firm, L.L.C.
Indoor mold growth can be both costly and time-consuming to eradicate. Read More » - Partial closures at Granby Library to address mold, construction defects
Provided by: The Nelson Law Firm, L.L.C.
Just six years after it was built, the Granby Library has been forced to undergo a series of partial closings in recent months due to problems with mold. Read More » - Green building construction poses higher risk of defects litigation
Provided by: Thomsen Nybeck, P.A.
Green buildings have lower energy costs, present a good image to consumers and can save resources. However, as new technology emerges, so does the risk for construction defects. Read More » - “Green Buildings” May Increase Risk of Defective Materials
Provided by: A H Skola Law Offices
As green buildings become more sophisticated, the risk for construction defects also rises. Read More » - Construction Defects Increase as Contractors Work Outside of Expertise
Provided by: The Nelson Law Firm, L.L.C.
As builders take on projects outside of their areas of expertise, construction defects may also rise. Read More » - Risk of Defects Increases as Contractors Expand Into New Markets
Provided by: Elkus & Sisson, P.C.
Contractors are taking on different kinds of work in an attempt to make ends meet. Unfortunately, some do not have the needed experience to safely complete the jobs they are bidding on. Read More » - Who Is at Fault for Florida Construction Defects?
Provided by: Grumer & Macaluso PA
Florida has a comparative fault statute that allows contractors the opportunity to split fault with other parties that may be partially to blame for construction defects, unless the other parties caused the damage by committing an intentional tort. Read More » - The Notice of Claim Process in Colorado
Provided by: The Nelson Law Firm, L.L.C.
Colorado’s Construction Defect Action Reform Act has broad applicability and establishes a pre-litigation Notice of Claim process aimed at reducing litigation over construction defects. Read More » - Building Defects, High Winds Are A Dangerous Mix in Colorado
Provided by: Abrams & Associates, LLC
In Colorado, construction defects, which fall into various categories of deficiencies, can be brought against a number of potentially liable parties. Read More » - Tips for an Airtight Construction Contract: Negotiating and Drafting
Provided by: Robert N. Levin, PC
It is important to have a proper construction contract to defend against future disputes and litigation. Read More » - The Importance of Construction Contracts: Clarification and Prevention
Provided by: Triangle Law Group
A well-drafted construction contract will cover all of the minute details from the beginning of performance until the project’s completion. Read More » - Minnesota Court Decision Leaves Construction Company Unpaid for Completed Work
Provided by: Patrick Burns & Associates
When a developer goes bankrupt, a subcontractor may not necessarily receive full payment from a city for completed work on public improvements. Read More » - Jurisdiction in Minnesota for Out of State Developers
Provided by: Patrick Burns & Associates
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has made it easier for foreign corporations to be sued in Minnesota based upon the conduct of the foreign corporations’ subsidiaries. Read More » - California Construction Disputes: Home Buyers and Builders
Provided by: Campbell, Lauter & Murphy
When property development is involved, contractors, subcontractors, and homeowners in California should all understand how to protect their rights. Liens and warranties are popular methods utilized. Read More »