March 2011: DCS settles lawsuit against a large national developer. The 399 condominium homes in this community suffered from roof, stucco, deck, and structural issues.
January 2011: DCS settles lawsuit against a local builder. The 100 condominium homes in this community experienced roof, stucco, deck, and structural issues.
December 2010: DCS settles lawsuit against a large national developer. The homes in this 131 unit condominium development experienced under-slab plumbing leaks, garage slab cracking and potshelf leaks.
120 unit Condominium Association located in North Phoenix. Approximately, the buildings were constructed from 1997 to 1998, with the remaining units thereafter. For over three years, the Association Board of Directors negotiated in good faith with the Developer to make repairs to defective ...
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It's Your Home…
The construction boom in the Southwest has led to a rise in the use of untrained and unskilled labor… leading to shoddy worksmanship, code violations and poor building practices… who’s responsible?
Top 7 FAQs About Construction Defects
- What constitutes a construction defect for which a builder may be legally responsible?
- Are there applicable filing deadlines? How long do I have to bring a lawsuit?
- How can I obtain a monetary recovery against a builder who is bankrupt or out of business?
- Where does an association or homeowner obtain the funds necessary to pursue defect litigation?
- Will a lawsuit prevent me from selling or refinancing my home?
- By filing a defect lawsuit, what type of damages can I recover?
- Should I permit the builder/developer to make repairs if they are willing to do so?
HOAs: Learn how to help protect your community
When it comes to handling construction defect inquiries from your association members, you need to refer a firm that has the solid, legal background and the resources to move efficiently and decisively. But, it’s not enough to hit the ground running; your legal team needs the knowledge and experience to put it all together. At DCS, we have a long and consistent track record of successful relationships with HOA’s. We understand the particular needs of HOA’s - let us prove it to you!
We’re Dicks, Coglianese & Shuquem…
For over ten years, we’ve been at the forefront of the fight to help homeowners and homeowner associations recover damages from builders and contractors who are responsible for construction defects arising from poor workmanship, shoddy construction and code violations. In that time, we’ve represented thousands of homeowners and associations in successful construction defect litigation and have helped to recover over $100 million in damages.