Summer Exterior Home Maintenance Needed Now
Summer is here, and we welcome its lazy days. One area where you shouldn’t be lazy, however, is in your home’s maintenance. Summer is the [...]
Your Negative Online Review Can Have Legal Repercussions You Hadn’t Thought About
Most construction dispute cases involve a single suit, where either the homeowner or their representing attorney engages Först Consulting Group to serve as an expert [...]
For a Smoother Project, Hire a Construction Supervisor Apart From Your Construction Team
Couple with contractor in structure Construction projects are no fun—at least while they are happening. There are decisions to make, schedules to keep, [...]
Require Integrity in an Expert Witness
The job of the opposing attorney is to debunk the findings of the expert witness, or at the very least, portray the expert as an [...]
Building Codes Set the Performance Threshold for Construction Disputes
For every construction job, there is something called a “performance threshold” that sets the limits and standards for acceptability. And where a performance does not [...]
Is Your Pool Safe and Up to Code?
Modern pools are likely up to code, but older pools may not be safe. Pools even as young as 10 years old may have violations [...]
What Homeowners Need to Know about Protecting Themselves Against Unscrupulous Contractors, Part IV: Contract Disputes
Part IV of our four-part series on protecting yourself against unscrupulous contractors explores contract disputes. For more information about Virginia contract requirements, refer to Part [...]
What Homeowners Need to Know about Protecting Themselves Against Unscrupulous Contractors, Part III: Terms of a Valid Construction Contract
In Part I of our four-part series on protecting yourself against unscrupulous contractors, we discussed Virginia licensing requirements. In Part II, we explored the types [...]
What Homeowners Need to Know about Protecting Themselves Against Unscrupulous Contractors, Part II: Payment Contracts
In Part I of our series on protecting yourself against unscrupulous contractors, we discussed the licensing requirements required by Virginia law. In Part II, we’ll [...]
What Homeowners Need to Know about Protecting Themselves Against Unscrupulous Contractors, Part I: Licensing
If you are about to commence on a construction project at your home, you know you cannot do it alone. You have to hire a [...]