Legal Manual For Residential Construction

A complete reference to all legal aspects of residential construction, including valuable sample contracts and advice from a seasoned construction attorney.

The authors provide practical information that can be used by all construction industry professionals, as well as detailed analyses of California construction law-both as codified in the statutes & as expressed by California courts. The topics in the book are organized in the same manner as they would actually arise in a construction project. First, it deals with pre-construction issues-licensing, bidding, & the formation of the construction contract. Then it discusses what happens when things go wrong-breach of contract by the owner and/or the contractor. An in-depth analysis is provided with regard to claims involving delay, disruption, & acceleration. Several chapters are then devoted to statutory remedies-mechanics' liens, stop notices, & bonds both on public & private works. Finally, coverage is provided on other issues & subjects involving the construction industry, including expanding liability, construction defect issues, bankruptcy, & alternative dispute resolution.

Conflicts over change orders are the bane of a residential contractor's existence. Not only do they slow the job down, but can result in costly litigation. This book is a comprehensive guide to the legal intricacies & practical applications of construction claims & contract change orders for residential contractors. The book presents a working plan to avoid potential problems, & tips for normal & defensive uses of change orders. Legal ramifications of production schedule delay, related filing schedules & legal notices are also covered.

The reader can easily gain a very thorough understanding of the legal issues that most often arise on a construction job. Actual cases, their causes and solutions are presented in an easy-to-understand manner.

A practical manual for attorneys, contractors, architects, engineers, and developers, New York Construction Law Manual covers virtually every legal issue involved in building structures in New York state. The authors summarize statutes, regulations, and cases, and provide a wide range of research references, practice pointers, lists, charts, and other time-saving aids.