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Affordability in the International Residential Code: What Lawyers Need to Know
When litigating a residential construction dispute, building codes are often the fulcrum of liability. In Texas, the International...
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Oct 44 min read
When “Inspector” Doesn’t Mean Code Inspector: The Legal Gap in Texas Unincorporated Areas
Attorneys handling residential construction cases in Texas often assume that when a builder produces an “inspection report” from an...
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Sep 223 min read
Window and Door Installation Defects: From Code Violations to Statutory Liability in Texas
Few building failures generate more litigation in Texas than water intrusion through windows and doors. Builders often try to frame these...
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Sep 173 min read
The Hidden Dangers of House Flippers: A Legal Minefield in DFW and Beyond
In North Texas, the house-flipping industry has become a booming business. Investors—many with little to no construction...
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Sep 73 min read
Spray Foam Insulation in Texas New Homes: A Lawsuit Waiting to Happen
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation is aggressively marketed by Texas builders as a premium “green” upgrade. Brochures promise high...
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Aug 243 min read
The Corporate Wall: Why Homeowners Cannot Reach Builder Headquarters
One of the least discussed, but most impactful, realities in residential construction litigation is the deliberate insulation of major...
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Aug 232 min read
Voltage Drop: The Silent Electrical Defect That Violates More Than Just “Best Practice”
One of the most frequently overlooked defects in residential construction is voltage drop. Most municipal inspectors and even private...
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Aug 193 min read
Window Replacement Defects in Texas: Legal Exposure for Contractors and Builders
Window replacement in existing homes is one of the most litigated areas of residential construction. It involves not only workmanship but...
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Aug 175 min read
Why “Code Compliance” Isn’t Enough to Protect Texas Homeowners
When Texas builders talk about “meeting code,” they often make it sound as if that’s the gold standard for residential construction. In...
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Aug 92 min read
Fighting Back in Builder Arbitration: What Texas Homeowners Need to Know
If you’re a Texas homeowner staring down a construction defect in your brand-new house, you may assume you’ll have your day in court. But...
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Jul 93 min read
Why AAMA and ASTM Standards Control When Manufacturer Instructions Fail
In residential construction defect litigation, few problems are as widespread or as financially ruinous as water intrusion through...
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Jul 93 min read
When the Dry-Out Crew Becomes the Remodeler: A Cautionary Tale in Texas Construction
It always starts the same way. A family is blindsided by disaster—a pipe bursts while they’re at work, a hailstorm punches through a...
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Jul 94 min read
The Trojan Horse Has Arrived: How Texas SB 1202 Will Erode Building Safety and Kill Objective Inspections
In June 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott quietly signed SB 1202 into law. On its face, the bill looks harmless—almost helpful. It allows...
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Jul 23 min read
When a Third-Party Inspector Approves Defective Work: Why You Still Need a Forensic Expert Witness
In many Texas jurisdictions, the responsibility for residential building inspections has quietly shifted away from municipal employees...
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Jul 13 min read
Critique of Texas House Bill 23 (2025)
HB 23, now passed by the Texas House and under Senate consideration, is yet another Trojan horse masquerading as a solution to...
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May 13 min read
The Near Unconscionability of the Texas Residential Construction Liability Act
The Texas Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA) was supposed to strike a balance between protecting homeowners and shielding...
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Apr 23 min read
Why Homeowners and Attorneys Should Avoid Repairs in Litigation Cases
When a homeowner discovers a construction defect—whether in a new home or after a remodeling project—the natural instinct is to fix the...
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Mar 173 min read
Why Expert Witnesses Triumph Over AI in the Courtroom
The Inadequacy of AI as an Expert Witness in Legal Proceedings: why human expert witnesses are here to stay – for now In today’s world,...
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Jun 5, 20243 min read
Transforming Residential Construction Defect Expert Witness Testimony: The Impact of AI in the Next Decade
Introduction: In the realm of residential construction, expert witnesses play a critical role in resolving disputes related to defects,...
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Mar 7, 20244 min read
Unregulated Risks: The Perils of Home Building in Rural Texas
If you've encountered the poor craftsmanship of unregulated Texas home builders in a city setting teeming with municipal building...
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Feb 29, 20241 min read
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