Hiring a contractor can be both stressful and expensive for any homeowner. Frequently, a difficult hurdle for any homeowner is the first one: finding a contractor willing to do the job. This means that once the homeowner...more
Arizona contractors have a powerful tool to ensure payment: the mechanics’ and materialmen’s lien. This article provides actionable suggestions and tips that contractors and owners may want to consider....more
This summer, as many in the Valley of the Sun have dealt with a remarkably hot summer, developers and contractors were left wondering about the state of the local water supply and what it means for the construction industry...more
The New Year is an opportunity to reset and reflect on your present condition and ways to improve. One thing all members of the construction industry, from owners to contractors, should do is check in on their insurance...more
Clarifying its case law, Arizona’s Supreme Court further limited when foreseeability can establish a duty for tort liability in its recent Cal-Am opinion. Key for contractors and design professionals, while the decision could...more
In late July 2021, Arizona’s Court of Appeals explained that homebuilders cannot disclaim the implied warranty of workmanship and habitability. Its opinion in Zambrano v. M & RC II, LLC certainly affects homebuilders, and may...more
In the last several months, numerous companies have announced hefty investments in substantial construction projects in Arizona. While the investments are good news for contractors already operating in Arizona, they also...more
A year into the pandemic, many of us are reflecting on how far we have come. While we may laugh at the memory of wiping off grocery bags with Clorox, some of the lessons, like washing your hands for at least 20 seconds, are...more
Along with the more pressing concerns for the safety of their families and communities, owners and contractors are both confronted with another unknown: how will courts handle the disputes that eventually develop following...more
The Arizona Court of Appeals recently published a decision examining the Registrar of Contractor’s (“ROC”) handling of a homeowner’s claim involving the Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund (the “Fund”). The decision,...more
During this most recent session, the Arizona Legislature passed and the Governor signed new legislation affecting contractors throughout the state. The legislation, Senate Bill 1397, was referred to as the “registrar of...more