Welcome to the new blog portion of my website. I'm going to be discussing issues that arise in code enforcement and invite comments and ideas from you. In today's difficult economic environment, we're all struggling with how to perform our jobs with decreasing resources. We're being confronted with new challenges daily due to the foreclosure crisis (ever try to find a live person to speak with about pipes bursting in subzero weather in a foreclosed house with mold growing so bad the residence can't be salvaged?) In my practice as a municipal prosecutor, I deal with these questions daily. I'm also interested in how effective code enforcement can reduce crime in a community and I will be writing about that issue. While I can't give legal advice on this blog, I will be pointing out interesting cases that may be useful to you.Homeowners with Chinese drywall losing their insurance
October 15th, 2009
People who purchased houses with Chinese drywall (the kind that has been linked with a rotten egg smell and corrosion) are running into a problem when they file a claim with their homeowners insurance companies. Many of the companies are denying the claims because it’s considered a building defect and then canceling the policies until the problem is fixed. Because people need to keep insurance on the home as a condition of the mortgage, this could cause them problems with their lenders. It’s a sad situation, especially in this economic climate. You can read more about it at http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20091015/US.Chinese.Drywall/
Category(ies): Building Codes
