Taking time to update a commercial property is often a critical step to attract appeal from potential tenants, increase the value of the property, and comply with building codes and market trends, but perhaps most importantly to avoid potential liability from harm to...
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Construction defect claim? Inspections are the first step
According to California law – and under the terms of the Right to Repair Act – builders have the option to manage and fix alleged defects before property owners can file a legal claim or take matters to court. Regardless of how builders approach these claims, there...
Construction defect claims can lead to compounded risks
For developers, contractors and specialty trades, getting complaints of a construction defect can be stressful and costly. They often immediately think of the damage their reputation – and their business – could suffer in this situation, but with certain safeguards in...
A brief overview of the Right to Repair Act
California lawmakers passed the Right to Repair Act back in 2003, but it remains one of the most important laws for builders to understand if they face a construction defect claim. A 2018 case, McMillin Albany LLC et al. v. the Superior Court of Kern County,...
When could architects be held responsible for defects?
When property owners claim they found defects in the construction or remodel of their home, it is common for them to try to hold the contractor liable to repair them. However, the builders are not the only parties who could be responsible for a construction defect....
New research reveals the most common construction defects
Every construction project carries a risk, whether severe weather delays work, or the parties dispute terms of the contract. However, defect claims possibly pose the greatest risk. Even when builders follow all of the plans down to the last detail, mistakes can...
How California law protects contractors from lawsuits
Construction contractors face professional challenges every day. Between client relations, workers, suppliers, vendors, building inspectors and a different workplace with every new job, contractors must satisfy a wide range of demands at once. To complicate matters,...
Expert witnesses are critical against a construction defect claim
When property owners claim that the foundation is unstable, or water is intruding into their building, they often blame the company who built it. These property owners, whether they are homeowners or small business owners, often do not understand the complex details...
Report: Construction Disputes Taking Longer to Resolve
Construction disputes are not uncommon across California, whether parties clash over construction defects, enforcing the terms of a contract or liability issues. Often, there are several parties involved in a single project, which means there are plenty of...
Landlord-Tenant Disputes Can Adversely Affect Others
Leasing commercial space is vital for business owners across California. They want to find the right space for the right price in the right neighborhood. Once they find such a location, holding on to it can be a top priority. However, that might be easier said than...
