Man blew up his own house in Wales because he was depressed at being 50 | Metro News:
Geez. What's he doing to do when he hits the big six-oh?
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
Construction Defects in Community Associations
Construction Defects in Community Associations:
CAI has a report out on proposed state laws to make it harder for HOAs and condo associations to sue developers for construction defects. They say that, "As of February 28, legislation has been introduced in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington." Developers and contractors have political influence and often can persuade lawmakers that CD litigation raises the price of housing. Really? If building correctly is too much of a burden, maybe they should find another livelihood. Because if they build it right in the first place, there shouldn't be a CD lawsuit--or at least, not a legitimate one. There have been some fraudulent CD cases, such as the ones filed in the Las Vegas HOA fraud ring led (or fronted, depending on who you believe) by contractor Leon Benzer. But most CD suits are legitimate, and often the owners have no real alternative but litigation because the damages may not be covered by insurance and they can't afford to pay millions to fix the defective construction out of their own pockets. So I think state legislatures should tread carefully here. If defects go unrepaired, there are adverse consequences for the owners and maybe the whole neighborhood.
CAI has a report out on proposed state laws to make it harder for HOAs and condo associations to sue developers for construction defects. They say that, "As of February 28, legislation has been introduced in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington." Developers and contractors have political influence and often can persuade lawmakers that CD litigation raises the price of housing. Really? If building correctly is too much of a burden, maybe they should find another livelihood. Because if they build it right in the first place, there shouldn't be a CD lawsuit--or at least, not a legitimate one. There have been some fraudulent CD cases, such as the ones filed in the Las Vegas HOA fraud ring led (or fronted, depending on who you believe) by contractor Leon Benzer. But most CD suits are legitimate, and often the owners have no real alternative but litigation because the damages may not be covered by insurance and they can't afford to pay millions to fix the defective construction out of their own pockets. So I think state legislatures should tread carefully here. If defects go unrepaired, there are adverse consequences for the owners and maybe the whole neighborhood.
Monday, February 27, 2017
Grant Co. leaders: Ark Encounter doesn't live up to economic promise
Grant Co. leaders: Ark Encounter doesn't live up to economic promise:
"The county is teetering on bankruptcy and is trying to balance the budget. Wood said they were to the point where jobs may have to be cut. He will propose a 2% payroll tax at next week’s fiscal court meeting. He blames prior fiscal courts for the budget crisis, not the Ark. But he said the Ark had not lived up to its promise. “I was one of those believers that once the Ark was here everything was going to come in. But it’s not done it. It’s not done it. I think the Ark’s done well and I’m glad for them on that. But it’s not done us good at all.”"
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So the county's ship didn't come in?
"The county is teetering on bankruptcy and is trying to balance the budget. Wood said they were to the point where jobs may have to be cut. He will propose a 2% payroll tax at next week’s fiscal court meeting. He blames prior fiscal courts for the budget crisis, not the Ark. But he said the Ark had not lived up to its promise. “I was one of those believers that once the Ark was here everything was going to come in. But it’s not done it. It’s not done it. I think the Ark’s done well and I’m glad for them on that. But it’s not done us good at all.”"
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So the county's ship didn't come in?
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