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...
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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...
3 Options for Resolving a Construction Defect Dispute
While the vast majority of owners' complaints involving construction work on their home or building can be classified as "cosmetic" in nature, other seemingly minor issues should be considered defective work which can be problematic. Not only can they be costly to...
Critical Elements of Change Order Provisions
Construction projects and change orders often go hand-in-hand. Throughout the course of any project, situations, conditions or preferences can change and alter how the project will continue. As such, it is crucial to have clear directions for change orders in any...
3 Potential Defenses to Construction Defect Claims
Defects in construction can cause a number of problems for property owners and contractors. Some problems are easy to resolve and cause little more than a brief delay or minimal added costs. Other problems, however, are far more troubling and difficult to resolve....
Navigating local hiring requirements
In the construction field, contractors face different constraints with publically funded construction projects. One of the limitations of city-funded projects is a local hiring requirement where a predetermined percentage of a project's workforce must come from the...
Proposed Bill in California to Prohibit Confidentiality of Product Defect Settlement Agreement Fails
It seems that we regularly read news stories about defective products. You don't have to search too hard to find a current report on a defective airbag, children's toy or construction element. Despite the fact that we see these stories so often, many cases involving...
Could Artificial Intelligence Transform Construction Sites?
Construction defects, heavy machinery operation errors and failed safety precautions can all put people in danger of being hurt or killed on a construction site. These dangerous conditions can, therefore, lead to serious penalties for noncompliant parties. As such,...
3 Ways To Resolve Disputes If Construction Disrupts Your Business
The holiday season is the most important time of year for many California business owners, as it can be the final push to maximize profits. With all that is on the line, any issue that jeopardizes business can be catastrophic. One such issue is construction work....
Types Of Actionable Construction Defects In California
Residential building requirements are very strict in California. There are numerous laws, definitions and regulations in place to ensure dwellings are safe and free from defects. It is, therefore, no surprise that claims for construction defects are one of the most...