Arizona has become the next state to make changes to its construction-defects law. Governor Doug Ducey has signed a bill which repeals a law allowing homeowners to recover attorney and expert feeds when suing a homebuilder for construction defects. The law also establishes a homebuilder's right to repair construction defects before a homeowner can sue.
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Most consumer-focused construction-defect laws were adopted in the 1990s and 2000s. Builders had hoped the laws would reduce claims, but a growing number of "frivolous" lawsuits against builders have led states to take action. Nevada has already made changes to its construction-defects law. Colorado will soon vote on changes to its laws, and Washington and Florida are both considering changes to their laws as well.
Nevada Governor Signs Construction Defect Bill
Colorado Construction-Defects Bill Passes Legislative Committee, Moves on to Senate
Construction-defects Reform Bill Would Make it Harder for Homeowners to Sue Over Faulty Construction
