Construction Law
| Construction Loans |
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| For the most part, an owner or developer of a construction project will finance the construction through a lender rather than paying the costs for planning, designing, and building the structure out of their own pocket. Following is a brief description of various loans that can be associated with a construction project. More... |
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| Identification of Construction Interruptions - Meaning of Delay, Disruption, and Suspension |
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| The nature of construction interruptions will determine what legal ramifications will affect the project and those performing work on it. Within the construction context, common terms used for the failure to adhere to the construction schedule are: delay, disruption, and suspension. More... |
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| Construction and Land Use Litigation |
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| Before a parcel of land can be developed, the property owner or developer must obtain the necessary approvals from the local government or designated permitting agency. Land use litigation between neighbors is usually founded on one neighbor's disapproval of the use or imminent use that another neighbor is or will be making of their property. Litigation can be initiated by the local governing body against the property owner or developer seeking to enforce established zoning laws or land use regulations. More... |
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| Local Land Use Regulations and Antitrust Laws |
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| Land use regulation is accomplished in large part through the zoning laws of local governments. Given the nature of such laws to restrict how a parcel of land is utilized, local governments may find themselves on the receiving end of an antitrust lawsuit. The recipient of a negative zoning decision may claim that the decision is injurious to competition and thus violative of federal antitrust law. More... |
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| Homeowner's Duty to Mitigate or Prevent Damages |
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| Generally, a homeowner who is injured pursuant to the breach of a construction contract can seek both general and special damages. General damages are those that directly flow from the breach and special damages are those that, though not a direct consequence, are precipitated by the breach and can be characterized as "unique" to the homeowner in the given situation. More... |
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