You're constructing a home or business, and now you're forced to deal with the unfortunate experience that proceeds the hiring of an incompetent contractor. Their lack of professionalism and standard leads to property defects and leads you to contemplate litigation....
Year: 2019
Announcing: The hottest neighborhoods in Portland!
Data published by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS) for this past quarter shows what are the top 25 neighborhoods to reside in here in the Portland area. RMLS statistics show that many homes in these Portland communities that made the list took just under a...
Beware! Your new Portland home may have construction defects
When you go to purchase a home, a lender will take into consideration how much your home is worth when deciding how much of a mortgage to allow you to take out. When you go to sell a home, your realtor will base the price that they list is at on a variety of factors...
What can you do if a seller doesn’t disclose a home’s defects?
Most homebuyers expect the person selling them their home to be upfront and honest in disclosing any defects that it may have. Many sellers are only required to disclose major structural or mechanical flaws with their property, however. Many contracts don't require...
Steps business owners should take to protect their trade secrets
Whether it's a secret recipe, a well-honed sales funnel, specially-designed technology or something else; most companies have an "it" factor that sets it apart from the competition. You likely put in years of hard work and invested significant financial resources to...
What are common reasons employees sue their employers?
If you stop and think about how often you hear about an employee suing their employer, it's probably quite often. It's not surprising that's the case. According to a study conducted by the insurance company Hiscox, U.S., most employers have a 12% chance of being sued...
Signs that a contractor may be no good for you
Construction projects often require a lot of preplanning. Homeowners generally have to make design and materials selections that are going to fit in with their budget. They also have to concern themselves with how long the project is going to take. Finding a qualified...
What’s considered to be a construction defect?
If you think about your friends that have purchased a new home, it's likely that some of them have discovered that it has some flaws. If not, then they might have had their Portland house remodeled and have later found that the work was performed shoddily. Both of...
What is employment retaliation?
Employees should always feel empowered to speak up when something illegal is going on. Unfortunately, many feel as though they can't report the problems because they are worried that they won't have a job. All employees should know that retaliation isn't legal and...
There are many options for resolving business partner disputes
When partners are about to start a business, they're excited about what they're planning to accomplish. Just like most relationships, though, there's a point at which all the euphoria dissipates. It's often after that honeymoon period is over that cracks in the...