After nearly eight hours of testimony, Colorado's Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee passed Senate Bill 177 - which makes changes to Colorado's construction-defects law. Passing by a vote of 6 to 2, the bill now moves on to the full Senate.
Construction-defects Reform Bill Would Make it Harder for Homeowners to Sue Over Faulty Construction
Senate Bill 177 would make mediation or arbitration the preferred method of dispute resolution in construction -defects cases. It would also require the majority of all homeowners in a condo or homeowners association approve any legal action before it is taken. Several amendments were added to the bill the committee passed.
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