Legal implications of apartment projects
Legal implications of apartment projects
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At the office where I work (structural consultants), we do a large volume of wood-framed multifamily projects (usually 2 to 3-story apartment buildings). Are these a potential for future construction defect lawsuits, especially if they are converted to condos? I am talking about the large cities in the state of Arizona.






RE: Legal implications of apartment projects
RE: Legal implications of apartment projects
Once an apartment is converted to condos, you not only have individual owners but also homeowners associations that may sue the contractor, architect and any other design professional who touched that building when they discover deficiencies or problems with the building.
Lawsuit usually is not against whomever was at fault but who has the deepest pockets. Structural consultant in your case will get pulled in the mess many times (for structural AND non-structural issues). Even if the firm can "prove" its innocence, depending on the size of the firm, it is cost effective to pay a settlement.
I am not a lawyer... just a lowly structural engineer making a living.
RE: Legal implications of apartment projects