This article (updated as of July 2023) explains how DC’s structural defect warranty works and how to make claims against a developer’s warranty security to fund construction defect repairs (a/k/a “bond claim”). The article incorporates amendments enacted by the Condominium Warranty Claims Clarification Amendment Act of 2022 [D.C. Law 24-262], […]
This article discusses the circumstances under which a condominium unit owners association pursuing construction defect claims may be entitled to recover attorney’s fees, litigation expenses and treble damages under the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act. DC Condominium Association’s Can Recover Attorney’s Fees, Litigation Costs and Treble Damages in […]
RESOLVING CONDOMINIUM CONSTRUCTION DEFECT WARRANTY CLAIMS IN MARYLAND A Guide for Maryland Condominium Associations This article provides a general guide for Maryland condominium associations transitioning from developer control to proactively identify and resolve condominium construction defect warranty claims in Maryland with condominium developers and builders before warranty and other legal […]
Maryland Legislation Prevents Condominium Developers from Shortening Statute of Limitations Applicable to Condominium Construction Defect Warranty Claims A new Maryland law prevents developers from shortening the Statute of limitations time period within which condominium associations and their unit owner members can assert condominium construction defect warranty claims and other legal […]
CONDOMINIUM CONSTRUCTION DEFECT RESOLUTION IN WASHINGTON DC A Guide for Washington DC Condominiums Newly constructed and newly converted condominiums in the District of Columbia often contain concealed or “latent” construction defects. Left undetected and unrepaired, defects in the construction of a condominium can cause extensive damage over time, requiring associations […]
Transition of Association Governance from Developer to Unit Owner Control Legal Requirements and Checklist Developer transition is the process by which governance over a condominium unit owners’ association (“condominium association”) is transferred from condominium developer to unit owner control. Below is an overview of the legal requirements in the District of […]
DEVELOPER TRANSITION MARYLAND CONDOMINIUMS Transition of Association Governance from Developer to Unit Owner Control INTRODUCTION “Developer transition” is the process by which the governance of a condominium association is transferred from developer to unit owner control. This article provides a brief overview of the legal requirements that govern the developer […]
The Community Associations Institute (“CAI”) recently partnered with its members and industry stakeholders to create a survey about construction deficiencies to learn how they impact homeowners and condominium associations. Click here to view the Construction Defects Report Report containing the details of the responses to the survey. Click here to see a […]
Below is an Article concerning needed warranty reform legislation for condominiums. The legislation addresses unfair practices used by developers and builders to avoid their warranty responsibility for concealed construction defects in newly constructed condominiums they sell to the public. Recent efforts to get this legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly have […]
MARYLAND LAWYERS WHO RESOLVE CONSTRUCTION DEFECT CLAIMS FOR CONDOMINIUM AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & RECOMENDATIONS The attorneys at Cowie Law Group (formerly Cowie & Mott) have a background in both construction law and community association law. We are experienced construction defect trial attorneys and we know the rights of Condominium […]
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN DEFECTS IN HIGH-RISE CONDOMINIUM BUILDINGS, A MARYLAND CONSTRUCTION LAWYER’S PERSPECTIVE By Maryland Construction Law Attorney Nicholas D. Cowie The increased migration from suburbs to metropolitan areas has accompanied an increase in high-rise construction, including the development of high-rise condominium buildings. The resulting metamorphosis of urban skylines, […]
Construction Defect Seminar – Eastern Shore Version covering Maryland and Delaware Law Practical, Take-Home Tips for Board Members, Community Managers and Construction Consultants FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER: