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10 Things to Ask Your Construction Contractor
The contractor you choose can make or break your construction or remodeling project. Finding the right contractor isn’t as simple as doing an online search. Sure, it might start with that. Similar to looking for any other...
Who Is Responsible for Construction Projects?
Major construction projects require a lot of resources. Not only do they need equipment, materials, contracts, and money, but they also require many professionals to complete various tasks. So who is responsible for construction...
10 Costly Mistakes Made by HOA Boards
There’s no denying that everyone makes mistakes. But some errors are most costly than others. When you’re a member of an HOA board, you don’t want to make a decision that could be costly to the community, the other board...
What Are Construction Builders Responsible For?
Building or renovating a piece of property can be equal parts exciting and stressful. But, as anyone knows, plenty of issues can arise before, during, and after the construction process. Tiny imperfections are one thing that you...
Which HOA Rules Are Unenforceable?
HOA rules are great for the order they bring to a community. These rules help create structure for the association and maintain peace among your residents. But this doesn’t mean that your community association’s rules are always...
When is it Time to Hire a Construction Defect Lawyer?
Construction problems present complex issues, both technical construction problems and legal matters, that must be addressed. It’s incredibly challenging, if not impossible, for a property owner, contractor, engineer, materials...
What Can HOAs Do About Construction Defects?
If your homeowners or condo association has uncovered repair problems indicating there may be construction defects in the community, who should pursue remedies? This is an interesting scenario, and the answer can vary depending...
What is Community Association Law?
Properties within deed-restricted communities are subject to the laws that govern that type of community. A community association is typically a non-profit corporation made up of various community members who take care of the...
4 Types of Construction Defects
Commercial and residential construction is a complex process. There are many moving parts and players involved in construction, as well as a variety of federal, state, and local guidelines that must be followed. Unfortunately,...
Five Tips for Building Solid HOAs
By Adam Clarkson Did you know that the vast majority of homeowners are extremely happy with their homeowners association and totally satisfied with the results they are seeing from their HOA? Year in and year out, in survey...
Xeriscaping Important Ally in Conserving Water
By Adam Clarkson A recent series of investigative reports in The New York Times focusing on the ongoing drought in California contained some alarming news for residents of every state in the Southwest. Prompted by California...