Construction Law
| Commercial Use Issues |
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| Developers involved in the construction of commercial centers face several challenges. Chief among these challenges is obtaining permission to build. Some communities have sought to balance commercial growth with community integrity by addressing commercial developments prior to even being approached for development approval. More... |
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| Major Components of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions CC&Rs for Common Interest Developments |
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| Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) are used to govern common interest developments. Predominantly, the CC&Rs regulate the behavior of the community's residents including how the residents maintain their property. Though CC&Rs can be very specific, there are major issues that they usually address. More... |
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| Patents and the Construction Industry |
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| A patent grants its owner the right to make, use, and sell the patented invention to the exclusion of others. In the construction industry, both utility patents and design patents can mean substantial profits to the builders or contractors who hold them. More... |
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| Historic Preservation - Federal Enactments |
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| The American Antiquities Act of 1906 was the first major step in a mission to preserve America's cultural heritage. In the Historic Sites Act of 1935, Congress declared it a national policy to preserve the historic sites, buildings, and objects that hold special significance to the American people. More... |
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| Construction Contract Assignments |
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| Generally, parties are free to assign their rights and responsibilities under a contract. However, many construction contracts include a provision prohibiting this practice absent written consent by the owner. More... |
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