Case Result: Berkeley County, South Carolina Construction Defect Case Settles for More than $200,000
Recently, the construction defect attorneys at the Steinberg Law firm settled a construction defect case for local homeowners for more than $200,000. The home, located in Berkeley County, South Carolina,…
Myrtle Beach Condo Building Evacuated, Steinberg Law Firm Files Federal Class Action Lawsuit for Condo Owners
On October 7, residents of the Renaissance Tower in Myrtle Beach were evacuated after an engineer declared the tower unsafe. Less than two weeks later, attorneys with the Steinberg Law…
With New Federal Requirements in Place, South Carolina Condo Owners May Face Lower Property Values and Difficulties Selling a Condo if a Building has Water Intrusion or Structural Problems
Stating that “in the aftermath of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, the risks of residential buildings with aging infrastructure and in need of Critical Repairs…
Modest Growth in New Condominiums and HOAs Expected for 2022
The number of new condominium communities and homeowners associations will increase by more than 5,000 in 2022 predicts the Foundation for Community Association Research, a research affiliate of the Community Associations…
Case: Charleston Area Beach Front Home Reno Gone Wrong
Result: $265,000 A beautiful, beachfront home underwent significant renovation work in 2018, including a new, metal roof, cement fiberboard siding, windows, and new framing and waterproof surface for a deck….
Who Are the Largest Homebuilders in the U.S.?
It is no surprise that many of the top names will be familiar to South Carolina residents. How many homes did they sell and how much money did they make?…
Multi-Million Dollar Retaining Wall Collapse a Lesson for South Carolina Homeowners’ Associations
A retaining wall collapse in Colorado serves as an extreme example of the costly problems created by improperly constructed retaining walls. In 2019, a section of retaining wall collapsed along…
Building Basics: How Windows Work
South Carolina Construction Defect Lawyers Explain Window Problems All residential buildings have windows—the building codes require windows—, but those seemingly simply panes of glass are complicated components that let light…
Can I Sue My Home Warranty Company for Not Fixing Problems in My House?
Yes, you can sue your home warranty company for not fixing problems in your house. If you believe a construction problem in your home is covered by your home warranty,…
Exponential Construction Growth in South Carolina Will Lead to Future Construction Defect Claims
South Carolina law protects owners from construction defects regardless of what builder warranties provide. Unphased by the coronavirus, labor shortages, and material shortages, new home construction in South Carolina took…
What is the Building Code in South Carolina?
Spend more than a few minutes around architects, engineers, or contractors, and you will likely hear references to the “building code.” If you get involved in a construction defect lawsuit, you will…
Steinberg Law Firm Construction Defect Attorney Interviewed on Live 5 News on Miami Condo Collapse and South Carolina Building Problems
Live 5 News in Charleston interviewed Steinberg Law Firm construction defect attorney Elliotte Quinn about the Champlain Towers South condominium building collapse outside Miami, Florida and the lessons for South…
Attorney Elliotte Quinn Elected to South Carolina CAI Board of Directors
Steinberg Law Firm attorney Elliotte Quinn was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina chapter of the Community Associations Institute. A long-time active member of the…
Your Guide to Hurricane Preparedness
The eastern seaboard is no stranger to hurricane season and the yearly preparation that comes with it. Yet as every storm passes, there are reports of local citizens getting caught…
North Carolina Court of Appeals Issues Decision that a Townhome Owners Association Could Not Pursue Construction Defect Claims
A recent decision from the North Carolina Court of Appeals, Shearon Farms Townhome Owners Association II, Inc. v. Shearon Farms Development, LLC,[1] addresses who has the authority to bring construction…
Coronavirus Slams Homebuilding Industry
The National Association of Home Builders reports that due to the coronavirus, homebuilder confidence suffered its largest ever one month decline in April. Homebuilder confidence, as measured by the NAHB/Wells…
Who are the nation’s largest homebuilders? How many homes do they build and how much money do they make?
Builder Online released its annual report of the largest homebuilders in the United States for 2019. While the coronavirus pandemic will likely dampen homebuilder earnings for 2020, homebuilders posted large…
Retaining Wall Failures and Construction Defect Claims
What is a retaining wall? A retaining wall is any vertical wall structure built to hold soil behind it and prevent that soil from moving. A retaining wall allows the…