I uploaded about 25 pictures today to our "Hall of Shame" gallery at www.DeckExpert.com
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Monday, September 7, 2009
DeckExpert.com Updated Today With 20+ new pictures at our "Hall of Shame"
I uploaded about 25 pictures today to our "Hall of Shame" gallery at www.DeckExpert.com
Check out our expanded "Hall of Shame" pictures by clicking here.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Court in Nevada Rules Against DR Horton and Johnson Development in Defect Case
Court rules against Vegas developer over home defects
By Cy Ryan (contact)
Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 | 2:19 p.m.
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled against a development company being sued for construction defects by four homeowner associations on behalf of their unit owners in Clark County.
The court held that D. R. Horton, Inc., the development company, could not be sued by associations representing the interests of the owners of the individual units.
The construction defects suits were each brought by the homeowner associations of First Light, Dorrell Square, Court Aliante and the High Noon at Arlington Ranch.
The associations sued on behalf of themselves and the owners of the units, which included townhomes and duplexes.
D. R. Horton argued these associations could not represent the individual owners in these suits.
The court said “a homeowners’ association has standing to file a representative action on behalf of its members for constructional defects in individual units of a common-interest community.”
Three of the four unanimous opinions were authored by Chief Justice James Hardesty. The fourth did not identify who wrote the decision.
The court, however, imposed a condition, saying these cases must be handled as class-action suits. Class-action suits are to promote efficiency in the legal system and are to deal with a single wrong.
In the decision on First Light, Hardesty said homeowners often have different claims and “as a practical matter, single-family residence constructional defect cases will rarely be appropriate for class action treatment.”
READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE BY CLICKING HERE
By Cy Ryan (contact)
Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 | 2:19 p.m.
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled against a development company being sued for construction defects by four homeowner associations on behalf of their unit owners in Clark County.
The court held that D. R. Horton, Inc., the development company, could not be sued by associations representing the interests of the owners of the individual units.
The construction defects suits were each brought by the homeowner associations of First Light, Dorrell Square, Court Aliante and the High Noon at Arlington Ranch.
The associations sued on behalf of themselves and the owners of the units, which included townhomes and duplexes.
D. R. Horton argued these associations could not represent the individual owners in these suits.
The court said “a homeowners’ association has standing to file a representative action on behalf of its members for constructional defects in individual units of a common-interest community.”
Three of the four unanimous opinions were authored by Chief Justice James Hardesty. The fourth did not identify who wrote the decision.
The court, however, imposed a condition, saying these cases must be handled as class-action suits. Class-action suits are to promote efficiency in the legal system and are to deal with a single wrong.
In the decision on First Light, Hardesty said homeowners often have different claims and “as a practical matter, single-family residence constructional defect cases will rarely be appropriate for class action treatment.”
READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE BY CLICKING HERE
Friday, September 4, 2009
2010 Advertising Pre-Sale Announcement
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In 2007/2008, we had a few advertisers. In 2009, we increased our advertising base. With the launch of our new website, ad space availability has increased.
Distributors, manufacturer's and sundry item manufacturer's would be wise to think about putting their advertising dollar into mediums that are directly tied to their market, mediums such as DeckExpert.com. With nearly 50,000 visits in the last 12 months, and our expectation to increase that number to over 100,000 visits, now is the time to grab a deal.
Call me at 805-801-2380 to discuss getting your product visible to our guests. I am offering some specials that will expire in October, so get on board now with advertising specials that won't break your bank account, allows even cash flow with a payment plan and start directing more traffic to your website and increase your bottom line!
DeckExpert.com Has Over 25 Videos Up at Our New Website!
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
HERE IS A LESSON THAT ALL HOA'S MUST LEARN FROM! Ex-property manager pleads guilty to grand theft
From the Ventura County Star in Ventura CA comes this tale of horror-
ex-HOA manager Daphne Brenon, who formerly worked for Dahl-Davis, an HOA management company in Westlake Village, is going to jail for embezzlement. Having been caught stealing over 400k from an HOA, and using checks from another HOA to funnel money out of their checking account by using a person who claimed to be a contractor...
Your lawyers and accountants will fill you in on the lessons that must be followed, so read up and then go look at your books!
A Westlake Village woman has pleaded guilty to two counts of grand theft and one count of filing a false tax return and admitting to taking more than $150,000, Ventura County prosecutors said Tuesday.
Daphne Ann Brenon, 53, will be sentenced Nov. 4. She is expected to be sentenced to four years and eight months in prison, according to Senior Deputy District Attorney Howard Wise.
Brenon was the property manager for Spanish Hills Homeowners Association of Camarillo from 1998 to 2004, Wise said. While in that position, Brenon stole more than $400,000 from the homeowners association by writing association checks to herself and her employer, Dahl Davis Property Management in Westlake Village, according to the district attorney’s office.
Brenon also had checks from Spanish Hills Homeowners Association and Westlake Canyon Oaks Homeowners Association, of Westlake Village, written to a friend who Brenon falsely claimed was a contractor, Wise said.
READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE BY CLICKING HERE
ex-HOA manager Daphne Brenon, who formerly worked for Dahl-Davis, an HOA management company in Westlake Village, is going to jail for embezzlement. Having been caught stealing over 400k from an HOA, and using checks from another HOA to funnel money out of their checking account by using a person who claimed to be a contractor...
Your lawyers and accountants will fill you in on the lessons that must be followed, so read up and then go look at your books!
A Westlake Village woman has pleaded guilty to two counts of grand theft and one count of filing a false tax return and admitting to taking more than $150,000, Ventura County prosecutors said Tuesday.
Daphne Ann Brenon, 53, will be sentenced Nov. 4. She is expected to be sentenced to four years and eight months in prison, according to Senior Deputy District Attorney Howard Wise.
Brenon was the property manager for Spanish Hills Homeowners Association of Camarillo from 1998 to 2004, Wise said. While in that position, Brenon stole more than $400,000 from the homeowners association by writing association checks to herself and her employer, Dahl Davis Property Management in Westlake Village, according to the district attorney’s office.
Brenon also had checks from Spanish Hills Homeowners Association and Westlake Canyon Oaks Homeowners Association, of Westlake Village, written to a friend who Brenon falsely claimed was a contractor, Wise said.
READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE BY CLICKING HERE
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
SoCal RCI SEMINAR SEPT 28th-Roof Drainage: Understanding, Analyzing and Correcting Roof Drainage Problems
TELL RCI You Saw It Here!
Inadequate roof drainage is a common problem found on many existing low-sloped roofs and on some new buildings. There are many reasons why drainage problems occur on new and existing buildings and the correction of such problems can range from simple to very complex.
There are some questions that need to be answered by the consultant, specifier, contractor and/or building owner, to ensure that the roof drainage complies with the applicable building codes, plumbing codes and the roofing material manufacture warranty. These questions include: 1) Do you have a drainage problem, 2) What are the problems, 3) What are the options for correct action, 4) What is right action for the specific project.
The intent of this seminar is to assist the attendees in answering these questions by providing you with useful information and/or identifying applicable sources of useful information that will allow you to better evaluate the existing roof drainage and to determine what corrective action is required. Having a knowledge of the applicable manufacturer requirements and codes, and a knowledge of the options available are critical to conducting both the proper analysis of the roof drainage and in determining what action should be taken if corrective action is required.
The speakers for this seminar include Dean Larsen, RRC, RRO of Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger; Szymon Zienkiewicz, RRO, CTI, LEED AP, EIT of SGH; Jim D. Koontz, PE, RRC of Jim D. Koontz & Associates; John Popp, Siplast Lightweight Insulating Concrete Product Field Technical Manager – West; Dale Reger, National Product Manager for Allied Insulation; Brian Billingsley, Lead Tapered Designer for Allied Insulation; John D. Shepherd, RRC, RRO of Shepherd Consulting Services; and Daryl Kuiper, State of Colorado, Plumbing Inspector Supervisor.
The sessions included in this problem are as follow:
· Roof Drainage Design and the 2007 California Building Code – What has changed?
· Beyond the Code: Other Industry Roof Drainage Design Guides for Roofing – What are they and how do they apply?
· Common Roof Drainage Issues and Solutions for Low-slope Roofs
· The Effect of Debris on the Flow Rate Properties of Roof Drains and Scuppers
· Slope Modification Options: Light-Weight Insulating Concrete
· Slope Modification Options: Tapered Insulation
· Slope Modification Options: Wood Taper Options, Crickets and Recesses Sumps
· Drainage Resources
For abstracts for each session and biographies for each speaker click below
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Inadequate roof drainage is a common problem found on many existing low-sloped roofs and on some new buildings. There are many reasons why drainage problems occur on new and existing buildings and the correction of such problems can range from simple to very complex.
There are some questions that need to be answered by the consultant, specifier, contractor and/or building owner, to ensure that the roof drainage complies with the applicable building codes, plumbing codes and the roofing material manufacture warranty. These questions include: 1) Do you have a drainage problem, 2) What are the problems, 3) What are the options for correct action, 4) What is right action for the specific project.
The intent of this seminar is to assist the attendees in answering these questions by providing you with useful information and/or identifying applicable sources of useful information that will allow you to better evaluate the existing roof drainage and to determine what corrective action is required. Having a knowledge of the applicable manufacturer requirements and codes, and a knowledge of the options available are critical to conducting both the proper analysis of the roof drainage and in determining what action should be taken if corrective action is required.
The speakers for this seminar include Dean Larsen, RRC, RRO of Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger; Szymon Zienkiewicz, RRO, CTI, LEED AP, EIT of SGH; Jim D. Koontz, PE, RRC of Jim D. Koontz & Associates; John Popp, Siplast Lightweight Insulating Concrete Product Field Technical Manager – West; Dale Reger, National Product Manager for Allied Insulation; Brian Billingsley, Lead Tapered Designer for Allied Insulation; John D. Shepherd, RRC, RRO of Shepherd Consulting Services; and Daryl Kuiper, State of Colorado, Plumbing Inspector Supervisor.
The sessions included in this problem are as follow:
· Roof Drainage Design and the 2007 California Building Code – What has changed?
· Beyond the Code: Other Industry Roof Drainage Design Guides for Roofing – What are they and how do they apply?
· Common Roof Drainage Issues and Solutions for Low-slope Roofs
· The Effect of Debris on the Flow Rate Properties of Roof Drains and Scuppers
· Slope Modification Options: Light-Weight Insulating Concrete
· Slope Modification Options: Tapered Insulation
· Slope Modification Options: Wood Taper Options, Crickets and Recesses Sumps
· Drainage Resources
For abstracts for each session and biographies for each speaker click below
Read More >
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