{"id":558,"date":"2012-05-30T10:52:12","date_gmt":"2012-05-30T16:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/?p=558"},"modified":"2012-05-30T10:52:12","modified_gmt":"2012-05-30T16:52:12","slug":"exposing-construction-defect-litigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/exposing-construction-defect-litigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Exposing Construction Defect Litigation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What happens when a New Home Buyer purchases a home that has been involved in Chapter 40 (CD) litigation? \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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It\u2019s a question that remains unanswered.\u00a0 With over 5,000 Chapter 40 lawsuits filed in Northern Nevada since the current law was enacted in 1995, there are thousands of homes that have undergone or are currently in litigation as a result of construction defect lawsuits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Who is responsible for notifying potential homebuyers of the lawsuits, the alleged defects and\/or the settlements that were given?<\/p>\n

House Fax Review (HFR)<\/strong>\u00a0is a tool for Contractors, Realtors and Consumers.\u00a0 It has been designed by contractors to help provide vital information regarding litigation actions related to a specific ADDRESS or PERSON. Users will have access to the claims made by plaintiffs\u00a0 information gathered from multiple sources, regarding Construction Defect (CD) individuals have made in the past, or in which they might be participating.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to use, and works in several ways:<\/p>\n

1- A Builder or Subcontractor can anonymously deliver their CD data for each address where they have received a notice.\u00a0 Each individual submittal is added to the current database creating a center of knowledge for users.\u00a0 (The site is free to use for those providing data.)<\/p>\n

2- The use of HFR allows buyers to search any properties they are interested in purchasing.\u00a0 If we have the information, they are able to reduce their risk of buying a home with unresolved Construction Defect issues and costly problems.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 Some sellers fail to disclose properly, or even at all.\u00a0 To help Realtors in their quest to properly disclose, they can search by address and name to determine if the homes they choose to represent have participated in construction defect litigation.\u00a0 If we have the information, you can too!<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe Construction Defect issue is huge all on it\u2019s own.\u00a0 Despite my frustration with the issue, my growing concern is the number of homes that have been served notices, received compensation, yet the homes weren\u2019t repaired.\u00a0 With that said, I saw a need to make this information available to the general public.\u201d stated Peter Lissner.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 Lissner goes on to explain. \u201cI\u2019ve had homeowners go through the entire Construction Defect process; from the knock (6 times)\u00a0 on their door by a legal representative to the receiving of financial compensation. Often attorneys are awarded compensation for the clients they represent but rarely is enough money awarded to complete the repairs.\u00a0 In most cases owners choose to keep the money and not repair the defect.\u201d As a result, these homes are coming back onto the market with affirmed Construction Defects and no repairs having been made.\u00a0 The question remains, who is going to let\u00a0 the new homeowner know\u00a0about the issue?\u00a0 Shouldn\u2019t there be a process in place for potential new home buyers to be aware of these pitfalls?\u00a0 Disclosure laws are not working and don\u2019t seem to provide any real\u00a0<\/span>consequences<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Enter House Fax Review.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 Users can search by ADDRESS to see if a home has undergone a construction defect issue.\u00a0 When a search of an address is conducted and a defect has been filed, it is flagged.\u00a0\u00a0 The user can request a report of the defect for a minimal fee.\u00a0 \u201cIt is a tool that can provide peace of mind for the buyer and the REALTOR,\u201d states Barbie Marcoe, REALTOR\u00ae, Chase International.\u00a0 \u201cAs a REALTOR, I am very much aware of construction defect, as I used to work for a builder.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 Although in its infancy, House Fax Review is growing its database of entries.\u00a0 With more than 1,500 homes listed in the database, Lissner expects the number to continue to rise. As more and more contractors, law firms and insurance companies\u00a0 begin to provide their information, the site will become a greater resource for everyone.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cI am very supportive of House Fax Review, \u201c says Lynn Crosswhite, owner of Meridian Concrete.\u00a0 \u201cNot only does it create awareness within our industry as to the number of frivolous lawsuits, but most importantly it involves two segments that need to understand\u00a0 construction defect; Homebuyers and REALTORS\u00ae\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 Creating awareness is the main goal of House Fax Review.\u00a0 \u201cI just learned about this site and I think it is sorely needed, \u201c says Sue Cavallero, of Cavallero Heating & Air.\u00a0 \u201cIf more of the public was aware of the frivolity and unfair practices generated by these suits, we could create more support outside of the building industry.\u00a0 We need that support.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 House Fax Review is evolving every day according to Lissner.\u00a0 \u201cThis is a long term project that has grown and changed since inception.\u201d If all goes well, our plan is to cover Nevada and then move on Nationally.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on House Fax Review, visit their website at www.housefaxreview.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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