Robert Trautman – February 26, 2013 A reader asked whether New Jersey permits diminution in value claims for real property. The question was prompted by a recent Georgia Supreme Court opinion 1 recognizing such claims. Essentially, diminution in value claims allow property owners to recover benefits exceeding the actual costs of repair if a property’s value… Continue reading Damages Issues in New Jersey – Is Diminution of Value Available to New Jersey Property Owners?
Proof of Loss Issues in New Jersey
Robert Trautman – February 21, 2013 Thanks to Hurricane Sandy, many property owners in New Jersey are making their first ever claims on their homeowners’ or flood insurance policies. They are faced for the first time with preparing and submitting a Proof of Loss. In this post, I address the requirement for a Proof of… Continue reading Proof of Loss Issues in New Jersey
What Constitutes a Total Loss in Washington?
Kenneth Kan – February 27, 2013 My most recent post was inspired by contact from an attorney in Seattle, Washington. This week, continuing with the “Total Loss” series, I decided to stay in Washington. The state is appropriately nicknamed the “Evergreen State.” If you ever visit, you will see how green it really is. If… Continue reading What Constitutes a Total Loss in Washington?
Compliance with Contractual Notice Provisions
Jose A. Aquino – February 15, 2013 A recent decision of New York City Office Of Administrative Trials And Hearings (“OATH”) highlights the significance of compliance with each and every provision of a construction contract. Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. v. Dep’t of Transportation, OATH Index No. 1619/12 (Nov. 16, 2012), involved a public contract to… Continue reading Compliance with Contractual Notice Provisions