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Revisiting Denver’s construction defect ordinance

I recently had the opportunity to write an article for the Winter 2022 edition of the Colorado Builder Magazine.  Since we are now seeing construction defect claims on projects built after enactment of Denver’s construction defect ordinance, it seemed an opportune time to revisit the topic.  



To find the original version of this article, follow this link.  Should you wish to reach out to me to discuss Denver’s ordinance, or construction law or litigation generally, please feel free to contact me by e-mail at mclain@hhmrlaw.com or by telephone at (303) 987-9813.

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