Recent fluctuations in the prices of construction materials have threatened to wreak havoc on otherwise well-planned and well-managed construction projects. Economists and industry professionals have identified numerous...more
When it comes to the creation of common interest communities in Colorado, ambiguities in state law could mean serious liability risks for developers, builders and homeowners’ associations. The Colorado Common Interest...more
Needless to say, a coronavirus pandemic (or even the threat of such a pandemic) could have significant impacts on ongoing construction projects. A potential or actual pandemic could dramatically affect the labor force and...more
A coronavirus pandemic (or even the threat of such a pandemic) could easily make it more difficult for parties to perform their obligations under many types of contracts—especially contracts requiring travel or involving the...more
3/6/2020
/ Breach of Contract ,
Business Interruption ,
Commercial Contracts ,
Contract Termination ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Frustration of a Common Purpose ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Performance Standards ,
Supply Chain
Most businesses purchase some level of “business interruption” coverage as part of their commercial property insurance policies. But to what extent would this coverage apply in the event that a business suffers losses as a...more
On June 5, 2017, the Colorado Supreme Court issued its eagerly anticipated ruling in Vallagio at Inverness Residential Condominium Association, Inc. v. Metropolitan Homes, Inc., et.al. (217 CO 69) (“Vallagio”). In its 5-2...more
In a dramatic and seemingly overnight change of course, the Colorado House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 1279 on April 24, 2017. Days later, on May 4, 2017, HB 1279 passed unanimously in the Colorado...more
On Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, the Colorado Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Rogers v. Forest City Stapleton, Inc. (Case No. 2015COA167), a ruling that may have lasting importance for developers, builders, contractors,...more
On Monday, October 13, 2014, the City of Lakewood became the first Colorado municipality to adopt legislation intended to encourage construction of “for sale” multifamily projects by mitigating the risks to developers and...more
10/27/2014
/ Condominiums ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Defects ,
Construction Industry ,
Contractors ,
General Contractors ,
Homeowners Association (HOA) ,
Housing Developers ,
Local Ordinance ,
Multi-Family Development ,
Municipalities ,
Real Estate Development