California Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:
Current Law Summary: SB800 (codified as Civil Code §§895, et seq) is the most far-reaching, complex law regulating construction defect litigation, right to repair, warranty obligations and maintenance requirements transference in the country. In essence, to afford protection against frivolous lawsuits, builders shall do all the following:A homeowner is obligated to follow all reasonable maintenance obligations and schedules communicated in writing to the homeowner by the builder and product manufacturers, as well as commonly accepted maintenance practices. A failure by a homeowner to follow these obligations, schedules, and practices may subject the homeowner to the affirmative defenses.A builder, under the principles of comparative fault pertaining to affirmative defenses, may be excused, in whole or in part, from any obligation, damage, loss, or liability if the builder can demonstrate any of the following affirmative defenses in response to a claimed violation:
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Construction Defects Are Occurrences, Says South Carolina High Court
Ohio “property damage” caused by an “occurrence.”
Safe Harbors- not just for Sailors anymore (or, why advance planning can prevent claims of defective plans & specs) (law note)
Lien Law Unlikely To Change — Yet
Will They Blow It Up?
Delays in Filing Lead to Dismissal in Moisture Intrusion Lawsuit
Construction Defect Not an Occurrence in Ohio
Fifth Circuit Reverses Insurers’ Summary Judgment Award Based on "Your Work" Exclusion
Construction Suit Ends with Just an Apology
In Colorado, Primary Insurers are Necessary Parties in Declaratory Judgment Actions
Consulting Firm Indicted and Charged with Falsifying Concrete Reports
In Colorado, Repair Vendors Can Bring First-Party Bad Faith Actions For Amounts Owed From an Insurer
Is Construction Heading Off the Fiscal Cliff?
No Choice between Homeowner Protection and Bankrupt Developers?
Contractor Sues License Board
Businesspeople to Nevada: Revoke the Construction Defect Laws
One to Watch: Case Takes on Economic Loss Rule and Professional Duties
Texas “your work” exclusion
Are Construction Defects Covered by Your General Liability Policy?
Ensuing Losses From Faulty Workmanship Must be Covered
No Coverage For Construction Defects When Complaint Alleges Contractual Damages
Virginia Homebuilding Slumps After Last Year’s Gain
Defective Shingle Claims Valid Despite Bankruptcy
CC&Rs Not the Place for Arbitration Agreement, Court Rules
Construction Defects Lead to Demolition
Georgia Supreme Court Rules Construction Defects Can Constitute an Occurrence in CGL Policies
Insurer Not Liable for Construction Defect Revealed by Woodpecker
District Court’s Ruling Affirmed in TCD v American Family Mutual Insurance Co.
Florida Property Bill Passes Economic Affairs Committee with Amendments
Local Government Waives Construction Fees to Spur Jobs
Bar to Raise on Green Standard
Washington Court of Appeals Upholds Standard of Repose in Fruit Warehouse Case
Analysis of the “owned property exclusion” under Panico v. State Farm
Connecticut Gets Medieval All Over Construction Defects
Largest Per Unit Settlement Ever in California Construction Defect Case?
Florida Chinese drywall, pollution exclusion, “your work” exclusion, and “sistership” exclusion.
California Construction Bill Dies in Committee
Texas Law Bars Coverage under Homeowner’s Policy for Mold Damage
State Farm Too Quick To Deny Coverage, Court Rules
Gut Feeling Does Not Disqualify Expert Opinion
South Carolina Law Clarifies Statue of Repose
Florida County Suspends Impact Fees to Spur Development
Ninety-Day Extension Denied to KB Home in Construction Defect Insurance Claim
Retaining Wall Contractor Not Responsible for Building Damage
Minnesota Starts Wide-Ranging Registration of Contractors
The Montrose Language Interpreted: How Many Policies Are Implicated By A Construction Defect That Later Causes a Flood?
Firm Sued For Construction Defects in Parking Garage
After Construction Defect Case, Repairs to Austin Building
Insurer’s Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Earth Movement Exclusion Denied
Excess Carrier Successfully Appeals Primary Insurer’s Summary Judgment Award
Bound by Group Builders, Federal District Court Finds No Occurrence
Park District Sues over Leaky Roof
No Coverage For Damage Caused by Chinese Drywall
Construction Upturn in Silicon Valley
Insurer Must Cover Construction Defects Claims under Actual Injury Rule
Texas “Loser Pays” Law May Benefit Construction Insurers
The U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules on Greystone
Insurance Firm Under No Duty to Defend in Hawaii Construction Defect Case
When Does a Claim Against an Insurance Carrier for Failing to Defend Accrue?
Guilty Pleas Draw Renewed Interest In Nevada’s Construction Defect Laws
Renovation Contractors: Be Careful How You Disclose Your Projects
Pictorial Construction Terminology Dictionary — A Quick and Helpful Reference
Court Rejects Anti-SLAPP Motion in Construction Defect Suit
Construction Defect Not a RICO Case, Says Court
Federal Judge Dismisses Insurance Coverage Lawsuit In Construction Defect Case
Arizona Contractor Designs Water-Repellant Cabinets
Quarter Four a Good One for Luxury Homebuilder
Orange County Home Builder Dead at 93
Florida “get to” costs do not constitute damages because of “property damage”
Flooded Courtroom May be Due to Construction Defect
Colorado Court of Appeals Rejects Retroactive Application of C.R.S. § 13-20-808.
Utah Construction Defect Claims Dependant on Contracts
Can Negligent Contractors Shift Blame in South Carolina?
Colorado Court of Appeals holds that insurance companies owe duty of prompt and effective communication to claimants and repair subcontractors
Home Sales Still Low, But Enough to Spur Homebuilders
Is There a Conflict of Interest When a CD Defense Attorney Becomes Coverage Counsel Post-Litigation?
Courts Are Conflicted As To Whether "Good Faith" Settlement Determinations Can Be Reviewed Via Writ Petition Or Appeal
Hovnanian Sees Second-Quarter Profit, Points to Recovery
HOA Has No Claim to Extend Statute of Limitations in Construction Defect Case
Who Is To Blame For Defective — And Still LEED Certified — Courthouse Square?
No “Special Relationship” in Oregon Construction Defect Claim
Mortar Insufficient to Insure Summary Judgment in Construction Defect Case
Association May Not Make Claim Against Builder in Vermont Construction Defect Case
Homeowner Has No Grounds to Avoid Mechanics Lien
$5 Million Construction Defect Lawsuit over Oregon Townhomes
Policyholder Fails to Build Adequate Record to Support Bad Faith Claim
Negligent Construction an Occurrence Says Ninth Circuit
Illinois Court Determines Insurer Must Defend Property Damage Caused by Faulty Workmanship
MGM Seeks to Demolish Harmon Towers
Contractor Removed from Site for Lack of Insurance