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    Mississippi Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:

    Current Law Summary: (HB1166/SB1081, HB722/SB2368) The New Home Warranty Act stipulates warranties for one-year and six-year periods limits types of defects; defines specific defects and exclusions such as outbuildings, detached garages, detached carports, swimming pools, recreational facilities, driveways, walkways, patios, boundary walls, retaining walls, bulkheads, fences, landscaping, off-site improvements, drainage, utilities, etc.; additional exclusions are negligence, improper maintenance, or improper operation, failure to comply with warranty requirements of manufacturer, inadequate ventilation, lack of mitigation, normal wear and tear, insect damage or "rotting of any kind", mold or mold damage, consequential damages, and defects in electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, or similar fixture not manufactured by builder


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    State license required for commercial jobs over $100,000, city or county jobs over $50,000.


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    Home Builders Association of East Central Mississippi
    Local # 2516
    PO Box 1551
    Laurel, MS 39441


    Home Builders Association of Natchez
    Local # 2563
    PO Box 1351
    Natchez, MS 39120


    Greater Hattiesburg Home Builders Association
    Local # 2527
    629 North Main St
    Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    http://www.hattiesburgbuilders.org

    SW Mississippi Home Builders Association
    Local # 2573
    P O Box 1426
    McComb, MS 39649


    Home Builders Association of Mississippi
    Local # 2500
    PO Box 3556
    Jackson, MS 39207
    http://www.hbam.com

    Home Builders Association of Vicksburg
    Local # 2581
    PO Box 821035
    Vicksburg, MS 39182


    Home Builders Association of Jackson
    Local # 2554
    PO Box 1860
    Ridgeland, MS 39158
    http://www.hbajackson.com


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    COVINGTON COUNTY MISSISSIPPI CONSTRUCTION EXPERT WITNESS
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    Leveraging from approximately five thousand general contracting and design related expert designations, the Covington County, Mississippi Construction Expert Directory provides a single point of reference for construction defect and claims related support to construction claims professionals concerned with construction defect, scheduling, and delay claims. BHA provides construction claims investigation and expert services to the building industry's most recognized companies, Fortune 500 builders, CGL carriers, risk managers, and a variety of municipalities. Utilizing in house resources which include construction cost, scheduling, and delay experts, professional engineers, ASPE certified professional estimators, and construction safety professionals, the construction experts group brings national experience and local capabilities to Covington County and the surrounding areas.

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    Collapse Claim Dismissed as Untimely

    January 26, 2026 —
    The insureds’ suit for coverage due to a collapse of their barn was dismissed while the bad faith against the insurer survived. Funaro v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co., 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 227346 (W. D. Pa. Nov 19, 2025). The insureds’ barn was insured by State Farm. The insureds alleged that the barn roof collapsed from the weight of snow, causing damage to the structure of the barn itself and the contents of the barn (including a custom French stove that the insureds alleged was worth between $90,000 and $100,000). Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Tred R. Eyerly, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
    Mr. Eyerly may be contacted at te@hawaiilawyer.com

    Protect Your Projects By Identifying and Controlling Hidden Contract Risks

    March 10, 2026 —
    In a recent webinar entitled “Spreading the Risk and Avoiding Killer Contract Clauses,” Phelps lawyers Daniel Lund and Larry Borda examined contractual provisions that most often expose construction professionals to unexpected financial and legal risk. While construction contracts may appear routine, each contract serves as the primary mechanism for managing, allocating, and mitigating risk among parties involved in complex projects—often valued in the hundreds of millions or billions of dollars. When parties fail to fully understand the terms they sign, costly and avoidable consequences frequently follow. Contracts as Risk-Transfer Instruments Construction contracts are the primary method for transferring risk. While contracts authorize work and define scope, they also allocate responsibility for the risks inherent in construction projects. Some may imagine a world where a one-page agreement and a set of plans would suffice. In reality, modern construction requires detailed agreements—particularly provisions designed to anticipate problems, distribute burdens and reduce disputes. Reprinted courtesy of Larry Borda, Phelps and Daniel Lund III, Phelps Mr. Borda may be contacted at larry.borda@phelps.com Mr. Lund may be contacted at daniel.lund@phelps.com Read the full story...

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    March 17, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of Emell D. Adolphus, Engineering News-Record
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    Reprinted courtesy of Newmeyer Dillion

    Construction Seyt Named a Top Construction Blog by FeedSpot

    March 31, 2026 —
    Since 2019, we have strived to bring our readers practical, useful insights on recent trends shaping our industry. Whether you are a contractor, designer, developer, attorney, or industry professional, our goal is to equip you with the knowledge to navigate your business with that much more confidence. We are honored that “The Construction Seyt” has been named by FeedSpot as a “Best Construction Blog” to follow for 2026. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Seyfarth Shaw LLP

    HHMR and Every One of its Partners Recognized by Legal 500 in Denver Elite – Real Estate

    April 20, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of David McLain, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
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    January 21, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of Snell & Wilmer

    Midwest Team Secures Resolution of Matter for Homeowners’ Association Client, Recovery of Attorneys’ Fees

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    Kansas City/Wichita Partner Alan L. Rupe and Kansas City Associate Delaney McCoy recently achieved a victory on behalf of their client, a homeowners’ association that was sued after denying a solar panel application. The plaintiff homeowners challenged the association’s decision in court, and after extensive—and costly—litigation, the court ultimately determined that the dispute was not yet ripe for judicial review. With that threshold issue resolved, the parties were able to work collaboratively to address the solar panel matter itself. But one significant question remained: whether the association was entitled to recover its legal fees under the declaration, despite the American Rule, which generally requires each party to bear its own costs. The client felt understandably taken advantage of because this issue could—and should—have been resolved without litigation. Considerable time and resources were diverted from the community for the advantage of a single household, so the Lewis Brisbois team continued to advocate for the association’s contractual right to recover fees. After oral argument, the Court agreed, enforcing the fee‑shifting provisions in the governing documents and ruling in favor of the homeowners’ association. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Lewis Brisbois