If a property owner claims there is a construction defect, that not only brings the project’s integrity into question but also your business’s reputation. So, how can you take steps to prevent these claims from causing such damage? Here are three things to know before beginning a project to effectively protect it and manage construction […]

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Back in 2021, we discussed the difference between trademark infringement and trademark dilution. Business and trademark owners know that both issues can have a considerable impact on their reputations. However, the main concern when it comes to dilution often lies in determining whether or not it is truly a dilution of a trademark or a […]

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It should be simple: you provide a service, and your customer pays you for that service. Unfortunately, it is not always so simple. Not getting paid for your work can be one of the most frustrating issues, especially for small businesses. It also does not take much for money matters to lead to larger disputes. […]

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Many challenges can crop up when working on a construction project. Among these challenges, errors are the last thing that contractors or project owners want to face. Yet, they are not uncommon as you navigate the process. Design errors or mistakes are one such issue that can result in serious construction disputes and delays. It […]

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Construction projects are subject to many internal and external factors. Due to this, delays are not an uncommon occurrence. Whether delays are the result of bad weather conditions or supply chain issues, contractors and their clients cannot control every aspect of the project. Delay issues are very common construction disputes. Therefore, new and experienced contractors […]

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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 people or the property. UPDATES ARE INEVITABLE Some updates are cosmetic to […]

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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 are a few steps that they must take […]

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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 place such pitfalls will be easier to resolve. The mantra should be: act quickly, […]

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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, solidified this act’s relevancy. The case determined that this […]

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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. Property owners might also try to blame the architect. […]

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