July 2007: DCLS settles lawsuit against large national developer. The 195 homes in this community suffered from damage to their foundations and slab systems and also had cracking in their drywall and stucco systems.
June 2007: DLCS settles class action lawsuit against large local builder. The 590 homeowners in this community suffered from damage to their foundations and slab systems and also had serious cracking in their drywall and stucco systems due to water intrusion through the roofs and windows.
April 2007: DCLS filing of construction defect claims in 12 condo communities over the past several months, it appears Òthe problems continue for many communities in Arizona, and they are seeking relief from the responsible partiesÓ
DCLS was contacted by the Board of Directors of Ladera Vista, a 235-unit condominium development in North Scottsdale. The Association was plagued by a number of problems, including deterioration of decks and balconies, as well as water intrusion from roofs and windows.
DCLS partner Ritchie Lipson on the HOA Today radio program
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 DCLS, 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, Lipson & 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.