Warranties

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CertainTeed Settles Shingle Suit

CertainTeed Corp. has reached a preliminary agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit filed against it by homeowners who alleged a type of organic asphalt shingle manufactured by the company failed prematurely and didn't perform as well as they should, the litigants said Monday Jan. 4. More

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Trade Secrets: Organization and Marketing Jell for Alabama's Jeff Benton Homes

The company's reputation enhanced by its warranty policies and advertising that extends to billboards and local schools. More

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To the Rescue

In the world of warranty, truly dramatic repairs are needed from time to time. A... More

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Taylor Morrison Offers ‘Total Assurance’ to Buyers

Builder will refund down payment up to 10% of purchase price if buyer sells home after five years and the value has dropped. More

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Lennar Sets Aside $40M for Drywall Repairs

Lennar Corp. (NYSE:LEN) on Friday said it has set aside $39.8 million in its warranty reserve account to deal with costs associated with defective Chinese drywall in homes sold primarily in Florida. More

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The Buck Stops Here

Don't let emotions derail your professionalism. “It wasn't our best work,” the... More

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Warranty Complaints Continue to Nag Builders

One Atlanta company keeps them under control with responsive customer service and homeowner education. More

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C.P. Morgan To Shut Down Operations

All homes under construction have been completed, the company said, and warrantee issues will be handled by a third-party residential warranty company. More

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Texas Construction Defect Commission Gains Reprieve

But oversight agency tells commission to resolve homeowners' cases faster. More

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Arizona builders could face more defect litigation

An impending ballot issue would extend homeowners' rights to sue over construction defects. More

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