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A construction defect claim can be both expensive and damaging for a contractor's or construction company's reputation. Once the case goes to court, everything that either party discusses could potentially become part of the public record. Litigation can be a very...
Not all construction projects go smoothly. Many have various "bumps" in their respective "roads. Minor defects are not as dangerous and relatively easy to fix. However, more severe problems, particularly those discovered after completion of work. Companies facing...
The terms of a contract between a contractor and property owner can be numerous and complex. But a construction contract can go beyond what is written on the document, thanks to Missouri's implied construction warranties. There are two types of warranties: express and...
Interval funds have become increasingly popular in recent years largely because they allow individual investors access to highly-rated and much-coveted real estate credit and equity investments. Private real estate equity and private and commercial real estate debt...
A brewing legal battle between the developers of the Kansas Crossing Casino and the Castle Rock Casino has pushed back the proposed opening of Kansas Crossing Casino from July 2016 to October 2016. The state's lottery accepted the developer's request to move the...
Single-family homeowners in Colorado may have less time to file a lawsuit against home builders for faulty work if the House passes a proposed bill that has already been approved by the state senate. The proposed bill, SB91, would give homeowners five years,...
Kansas residents may be familiar with the legal principle of consideration. In contract law, consideration usually involves money being exchanged for goods or services. For example, an agreement for one party to pay the other for house painting services would likely...
When two parties agree to a construction contract, the terms of that contract must generally be in writing. This is because most states have what is known as a statute of frauds, which is aimed at reducing the number of fraudulent claims related to large contracts. In...
Homeowners in Kansas might have an interest in understanding more about the legal liability associated with defective construction work. Complaints for these types of defects may be filed against engineers, architects, suppliers, subcontractors, contractors or other...
Business owners and homeowners in Kansas may be interested in learning more about the different factors worth considering prior to entering into a construction contract. Before finalizing a contract for services, it may be advisable to evaluate the prices, time frame,...
