Residential, Multifamily and Condominium Development and Dispute Resolution

Ober|Kaler Construction Group attorneys provide comprehensive legal services to developers, design professionals, builders, and contractors of residential and commercial condominiums and multi-family residential projects, including mixed-use and assisted living developments. Our legal services encompass all aspects of the development, design, construction, sale and leasing of condominiums and residential homes. We also assist our clients in working with federal, state, and local government agencies charged with approving, permitting, and administering construction projects and communities.

We provide legal services related to:

Land acquisition
Planning and zoning requirements
Preparation of governing documents and public offering statements
Documentation for the creation of condominiums and planned unit developments
Contract documents for project design and construction

We also offer extensive experience in the resolution of disputes arising during the construction process, including performance and surety bond matters and mechanic’s liens, as well as post-construction issues such as those involving warranty and other obligations to homeowners and purchasers. We work with architects, engineers and other consultants who provide advice and expert opinions in support and in defense of construction-related claims.

Resolution of Disputes Involving Condominiums and Community Associations

Ober|Kaler’s comprehensive legal services to residential and commercial condominiums and community associations includes advice and counsel to the boards of directors and property managers of condominiums and community associations regarding all aspects of the management, operation, maintenance and repair of their communities. Of particular interest to Maryland homeowners and condominium associations, developers and builders is the Ober|Kaler blog, www.marylandcondolaw.com. This online resource features topics that range from new legislation impacting associations and boards to environmental, insurance and green building issues.

We regularly advise clients on:

Building and site conditions
Code requirements
Investigation and identification of the nature and scope of defects
Development of proper repair specifications
Management and execution of repair projects
Building renovations
Environmental remediation
Interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of governing documents
Warranty issues
Developer obligations
Insurance matters
Establishment of budgets for maintenance and reserves
Collection of assessments
Compliance with disability, environmental health, and fair housing requirements
Vendor and service provider contracts

In addition, we work with consulting professionals to provide expert opinions in support of claims against entities responsible for design and construction deficiencies. We also assist with the resolution of disputes arising from defects in the design and construction of condominiums and multi-family residential complexes, including the pursuit of warranty and other claims relating to non-compliance with code, industry standards and contract documents.