Archive For: Expert Opinion Services
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 witness. In the case where a builder does not honor their warranty or repair deficiencies, the course of action may be for a suit to be brought, attorneys involved, and ... Read More
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 incredible source. When you go to trial for a construction dispute, you must have the right expert witness on your side, yet unfortunately, many people who call themselves construction “experts” ... Read More
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 meet this threshold, the stage is set for contention. Within the construction field, commercial building codes are the guidelines that define acceptable, or threshold, standards. The International Residential Code (IRC) ... Read More
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 I, Part II, and Part III of this series. Part IV: Contract Disputes There are a number of reasons people get into a contract dispute: the work may not have ... Read More
Critical Signs of Mold in Your Home
Are you constantly suffering the symptoms of sore eyes, itchy skin, sore throat, sneezing, coughing or a runny nose? Chances are you may have mold in your house. You can’t always see mold, but your symptoms may give its existence away. In addition to physical symptoms, here are some other signs that may indicate that ... Read More
If a Tree Falls, Who is Responsible for Its Removal?
Storms and derechos can wreak havoc through neighborhoods, downing power lines and toppling trees. Trees can also topple over on their own at times. Perhaps the soil is too drenched to support the weight, or the tree has died and large limbs break off. If you live in a neighborhood, you need to know who ... Read More
Getting Work Done on your Home? You Should Consider Bringing in a Contract Negotiator.
With the coming of spring, many homeowners turn their thoughts into selling their homes. There’s a reason Realtors call it the Spring Market; it’s their busiest season. It’s also the busiest season for those in the construction trade, like contractors. If you have been in your home for a while, you probably know that there ... Read More
Först’s Step by Step Approach to Resolving Construction Issues
Homeowners call Först Consulting Group when they have a construction problem. Their contractor has made an error, or tried to cover something up, but the homeowner knows it and has already tried to approach the builder about the problem but only got excuses or denials in return. When the homeowners reach us for construction advocacy, ... Read More