Addressing Construction Defect Liability to Expand Homeownership

Join the Terner Center for Housing Innovation and the Land Economics Society (LAI) for a timely webinar exploring the intersection of Construction Defect Liability and Homeownership. Condominiums—long a vital entry point for more affordable homeownership—have seen a significant decline in development across California, with construction defect liability laws serving as a key barrier. These laws, designed to protect home buyers, have unintentionally discouraged developers from building new condominiums.

In this webinar, we will present insights from our new policy brief, a panel presentation and a Q&A from the audience. The session will highlight opportunities for reform and explore the implications of these laws for the future of affordable homeownership.

Speakers:

Adam Briones, California Community Builders (moderator)

Muhammad Alameldin, Terner Center for Housing Innovation (research presentation)

Michael Lane, SPUR

David Marshall, WestBank

Tamara L. Boeck, Stoel Rives LLP

Register for the webinar at the link here.