Jim Loveland – February 12, 2013 Latest version allows property professionals to estimate claims on mobile, tablet, online, or desktop platforms Today at its fourth annual user conference, Xactware unveiled Xactimate® version 28, a revolutionary new way to estimate structural repair costs on mobile, online, and desktop platforms. When the update is released in spring… Continue reading Xactware Unveils Revolutionary Multi-Platform Xactimate version 28
Month: February 2013
How to Guarantee the HOA can’t Litigate Condo Construction Defect Claims
Jared E. Berg and John W. Mill – January 28, 2013 Developers and general contractors would like to avoid litigating construction defect claims brought by condominium homeowner associations. There is a way to do this. It is common practice for real estate attorneys, when drafting declarations for common interest communities, to include arbitration clauses in… Continue reading How to Guarantee the HOA can’t Litigate Condo Construction Defect Claims
U.S. Building Codes for Deck Railing
Glenda Taylor A deck with no or inadequate railings is an accident waiting to happen. To ensure safety, individual communities in the United States regulate certain aspects of construction. Most regulations come from the International Residential Code, although local building authorities often add additional restrictions for their specific communities. When you’re constructing a deck, your… Continue reading U.S. Building Codes for Deck Railing
Bad Faith: Insurance Companies’ Devilish Denials
Dottie Perry – February 4, 2013 It is a poorly kept secret that insurance companies do what they can to avoid paying claims. At what point, however, does a denial or attempt at a denial of a claim violate the rights of the insured? As with all contracts, there is a duty to act in good faith… Continue reading Bad Faith: Insurance Companies’ Devilish Denials
Construction Litigation Update: Florida Supreme Court Rules that Unlicensed Contractors Cannot Enforce Construction Contracts
Jim and Mary Homeowner are newlyweds who used their wedding money to buy their first home, a fixer-upper that required considerable renovations. The happily married couple was given the name of a local handyman, Bob, who was honest, hard-working, and wasn’t too expensive. The Homeowners interviewed Bob and were duly impressed with his plan to… Continue reading Construction Litigation Update: Florida Supreme Court Rules that Unlicensed Contractors Cannot Enforce Construction Contracts