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AssociationHelpNow® delivers practical, real-world conversations for community association managers and board members who live this work every day. Each episode features candid discussions, expert interviews, and timely insights covering legal, insurance, operational, leadership, and communication challenges facing HOAs and condominiums. From livestream highlights to workshop takeaways, the show bridges the gap between theory and practice—helping listeners make smarter, more confident decisions in complex environments.
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The Construction Defect “Triangle” - Win Or Waste A Fortune
Most boards don’t ignore construction defects on purpose. They ignore them because they don’t realize the window is closing while they’re “working it out” with the developer.
In this recorded conversation, two seasoned community association attorneys break down what actually happens when a defect shows up: why “it passed inspection” doesn’t protect you, why waiting can quietly erase claims, and why the smartest move is often not arguing about blame—it’s locking in the right experts early so you don’t get cornered later.
You’ll also hear the framework that cuts through the noise (the three-legged stool / “Golden Triangle” that determines whether a case is worth pursuing), plus the uncomfortable truth about insurance, collectability, and why fraud claims can backfire even when everyone knows something was left out.
If you’re a manager or board member dealing with leaks, cracks, drainage issues, mysterious water intrusion, or a “fix” that keeps coming back—this is the conversation you want to hear before the next meeting.
Panel:
Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com
David Byrne, Esq. • Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC • dbyrne@ansell.law • www.ansell.law
Kevin Hirzel, Esq. • Hirzel Law, PLC • kevin@hirzellaw.com • www.hirzellaw.com
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