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The Construction Defect Dateline is our series of articles and other information which is specifically oriented towards homeowner boards or community managers. Most articles in this section are provided in PDF format, which requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them.
SB 800 - Minimum Performance Standard for New Housing
Holding Meetings and Record Keeping for Claims Under SB 800

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El Nino 2002/03 Update
Homeowners Beware – Scientists Predict A Severe El Niño this Winter

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Association/Property Management Liability You're Not Immune!
Associations have a duty to respond to and promptly investigate homeowner complaints

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Construction Defect Litigation and the Apartment Industry
Construction Defect Litigation and the Apartment Industry

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Mold, the New Menace
What is mold and how is it dangerous?

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When your Association Needs First Aid Don't Just Give it a Band-Aid
Temporary repairs may simply mask deep-seated and more expensive construction problems.

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Expansive Soils
What are expansive soils and what damage can they cause?

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The Ten-Year Statute of Limitations
The Ten-Year Statute of Limitations, and what homeowners should know

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Lessons Learned from the Building Boom of the 1980's
Will history repeat itself...what have builders learned from the building boom of the 1980's?

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Selling a Home in Defect Litigation


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"North Oaks Village Homeowners Association $3,400,000.00"
Developer: North Oaks Properties LTD.
This 112-unit condominium project located in Thousand Oaks, experienced construction defects involving leakage at decks, stairs, balconies, roofs, and windows. In addition, the Association faced a significant three-year statute of limitations defense.
Settlement - $3,400,000.00
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FAQ

Q   By filing a defect lawsuit, what type of damages can I recover?

A   The typical measure of damages obtained in a construction defect suit regarding residential property is the "cost of repair."  [Read More]

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