Legal
Be Prepared for Changes in the Supply Chain Caused by the Coronavirus
As part of an overall contract assessment, one of the most efficient ways to address unexpected price increases in building materials may be to use an escalation clause. If you do not already include an escalation in your contracts, consider adding one.
Evaluating Your Contracts in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Home builders should expect delays caused by measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. Companies should carefully review their contracts now for certain provisions that allow for such delays.
Make Sure Your Business is Protected with Solid Contracts
NAHB online course Construction Contracts & Law on consecutive Tuesdays (March 10, 17 and 24) provides a step-by-step explanation of how contracts sustain positive customer and supplier relations, provide for resolution of disputes, and minimize the risk of litigation.
Two NAHB Members and Two HBAs Receive Grants from the Legal Action Fund
At the 2020 International Builders’ Show, the NAHB Legal Action Committee recommended financial assistance through the Legal Action Fund for three cases addressing issues of national significance or questions that pose common problems for NAHB members.
Public Charge Rule to Take Effect Feb. 24
The Trump Administration’s Public Charge rule, which NAHB fears could impede legal immigration at a time when the residential construction industry is facing a significant labor shortage, is set to take effect on Feb. 24.
Builders Should be Aware of the UV Resistance of Certain Plastic Tubing
Some types of plastic materials have sensitivities to the ultraviolet waves in natural sunlight. UV damage is not visible to the naked eye, but excessive exposure of certain plastic materials can lead to long-term degradation and a potentially reduced service life.
A Look Back at Significant Wins in 2019
NAHB achieved a number of significant victories in 2019 on a broad range of issues, including housing affordability, taxes, regulations and more.
House Bill Prohibits Pre-Dispute Arbitration in Consumer Contracts
Acting against the strong objections of NAHB, the House today approved the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (H.R. 1423), legislation that would prohibit two parties from including in a contract a pre-dispute arbitration agreement. NAHB strongly supports the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including binding arbitration, in consumer contracts.
HBA Wins Court Fight Against Building Permit Fees with Help from NAHB Fund
After nearly a decade of litigation and two trips to the state Supreme Court, the Home Builders Association of Michigan secured a resounding victory for the home building industry.
Is the Long Saga of the HOW Companies Nearing an End?
A decades-long receivership battle may soon be winding down with many home builders receiving a payout for an investment they made in the 1980s.
