A construction defect claim arises when there is something fundamentally wrong with the construction of the building, and the defect is rendering the building unsafe or unusable for the intended purpose. Construction defect claims can be brought against any party that is responsible for the issue, the developer, general contractor, or sub-contractor. A previous post […]
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Let’s say you are engaged in real estate litigation. You are trying to purchase a piece of land and attendant structures, but the other party backed out of the agreement at the last moment, after you agreed and fulfilled all other terms, including paying the first few installments. You sue, you win and prove that […]
To a certain extent, developers rely on their contractors to deliver a finished building that is safe, up to code and free from defects. Defects in a structure can sink an entire deal because no one wants to assume responsibility for a building that does not meet safety or permitting standards. Additionally, a defective building […]
Commercial zoning laws exist to regulate the sizes of buildings, their proximity to one another and what type of business can be conducted in what area. As a business owner, it can be scary to navigate these zoning laws. You may even find that you’re in violation without being aware. If that happens, is all […]
