Architects and Design Professionals, Beware! You May Have Liability Long After the Project is Finished
Recently, the Supreme Judicial Court issued a decision which is critically important for design professionals in Massachusetts as the decision in Trustees of Boston University v. Clough, Harbour & Associates, LLP, 495 Mass. 682 (2025) (“Clough case”) states that the statute of repose under Mass.Gen.Laws ch. 260 § 2B is no longer applicable to claims Read More
Owners of Condominiums Do Not Have Same Protections as Single Family Owners in Construction
If you are a homeowner in Massachusetts, and you want to undertake a renovation, you should make sure that the contractor you hire has both a construction supervisor license, and a registration under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 142A. However, the statute has a gap that leaves certain homeowners unprotected. The statute applies only to owners Read More
Ten Things a Homeowner Must Know Before Starting a Home Improvement Project – part 1
For many people, their home is their largest asset. If you are thinking of undertaking a renovation project, the next few posts will explore things you need to know and consider before you start. First, do your homework before you hire someone. Don’t just ask a potential contractor for references – of course he or Read More
Boston Shuts Down Construction Activity: What You Need To Know and Do
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Marty Walsh all construction activity to stop in the City of Boston effective March 17, 2020. This order appears to apply to both commercial and residential jobs and regardless of the size of the job. If your house is under construction, then your contractor must secure the property Read More