At its public hearing on September 22, 2022, the Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Council) will consider new legislation on condominium warranty claims in the District. The pending bill is known as the Condominium...more
The DC Council has proposed legislation that would dramatically increase developers’ exposure for condominium warranty liability and could impact developers’ financial ability to finance, develop, and construct condominiums....more
The DC City Council has proposed two bills intended to make it easier for condominium associations and unit owners to pursue warranty claims against developers and obtain release of warranty funds....more
2/27/2020
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Ballard Spahr’s mixed-use, condominium, and multifamily lawyers are pleased to provide this newsletter to keep you apprised of important developments and trends in real estate law in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C....more
7/12/2016
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A New Jersey judge earlier this year dismissed a construction defect complaint by a condominium association against the developer and contractor, finding that the lawsuit was filed outside the state’s six-year statute of...more