ISBN: 978-159618-005-5
2006, 240 hardbound pages
1st edition
Author(s): Ross Feinberg, Esq., and Ron Perl, Esq.
Item #: 0055
Retail Price: $49.95
Member Price: $29.95
Resolving construction defect claims is a legal process; but, this isn't a legal book or a book just for lawyers. It's a national construction defect guide written for managers, board members, homeowners, and others in (and working for) community associations who need to understand the construction defect litigation process. Construction defect litigation is complex and time consuming. If you're embarking on this process, this book will simplify many of its complexities and save you time and money.
Contents:
PART I: Fundamentals
Introduction
Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 2: Communicating with the Attorney and Members
Chapter 3: Attorney-Client Privilege
PART II: The Investigation
Chapter 4: Checking the Statutes of Limitations
Chapter 5: Hiring the Construction Defect Attorney
Chapter 6: Assembling the Expert Team
Chapter 7: How Experts Identify Defects
Chapter 8: Invasive Testing
PART III: Before Filing a Lawsuit
Chapter 9: Builder's Right-to-Repair Laws
Chapter 10: A Builder's Right-to-Repair: Step-by-Step
Chapter 11: Other Steps before Litigation
PART IV: The Lawsuit
Chapter 12: Who Files Suit-Association or Owners?
Chapter 13: Legal Theories of Recovery
Chapter 14: Construction Defect Litigation Step-by-Step
PART V: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chapter 15: Mediation
Chapter 16: Arbitration, Judicial Reference, & Private Judges
PART VI: Finances
Chapter 17: The Finances of Litigation
Chapter 18: Recoverable Damages
PART VII: The Morning After
Chapter 19: Reconstruction
PART VIII: Special Considerations
Chapter 20: High-Rise Building Claims
PART IX: Appendices
1. State Standing-to-Sue Statutes
2. Construction Defect Statutes of Limitations for the 50 States and the District of Columbia
3. Commercial General Liability Insurance Triggers of Coverage
4. Reconstruction Contract Term Definitions
5. Investigating and Remediating Mold
Praise for Construction Defect Litigation
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About the Authors
