Vermont Energy Efficiency Standards for residential construction–a potential trap for builders and a cause of action for injured homeowners

> Ed. Note:  this article was written by Attorney Bob Brazil and was the subject of last week’s “Law Matters” on Magic 97.7 In 1997 Vermont passed the “Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards” (“RBES”).  Pursuant to this law, all residential construction occurring after July 1, 1998 must meet specific energy efficiency standards. “Residential construction” is […]

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Avoiding costly home construction litigation

> Author’s note:  This was first published in our Vermont and New Hampshire real estate blog, now discontinued.   In our office, we frequently have clients who have had work done on their homes–new roofs, additions, renovations, and even new construction–and the work is not satisfactory.  Homeowners are faced with potentially expensive litigation against the contractor […]

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