Julie Maurer – June 20, 2013 Owners and developers of multifamily housing beware—you may be held responsible for your architect’s oversight. A growing number of state and federal courts are in universal agreement that owners and developers cannot sue their architects for designs that fail to meet accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act (FHA)… Continue reading Owners of Multifamily Housing Beware
Month: June 2013
Broad Form Indemnities In Construction Contracts
Joe Virene – June 20, 2013 Indemnifying someone for their own negligence is a tough pill to swallow. Yet, such clauses, often referred to as “broad form indemnities”, have been common for many years in Texas construction contracts. In 2011, Texas passed a new law dramatically limiting such clauses in construction contracts. The New Rule In a… Continue reading Broad Form Indemnities In Construction Contracts
Word of the Day – June 26th
The current game is now: T’s BINGO – make a “T” either right side up, upside down or sideways. Today’s Useless Fact: Japan uses the most energy per year than any other country. Here is today’s word: DECKS Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE CLAIMS MERLIN TAYLOR ROOF ALEX… Continue reading Word of the Day – June 26th
BINGO Word of the Day – June 25th
The current game is now: T’s BINGO – make a “T” either right side up, upside down or sideways. Today’s Useless Fact: The parachute was invented by Leonardo DaVinci in 1515. Here is today’s word: CHARLES CASSANI Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE CLAIMS MERLIN TAYLOR ROOF ALEX WOITSCHECK… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – June 25th
Maryland Court of Special Appeals Upholds Board’s Decision to Deny Architectural Application
Roberto M. Montesinos – June 10, 2013 Randall Reiner, et ux. v. Clifford Ehrlich, et al. 2013 Md. App. LEXIS 61 A recently reported decision issued by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals offers some guidance and support for community associations on two issues that are frequently the subject of homeowner disputes. The case of… Continue reading Maryland Court of Special Appeals Upholds Board’s Decision to Deny Architectural Application