CONSUMER GUIDE - ENDORSEMENTS

Bill Lockyer, Attorney General of California

Harvey Resenfield, Consumer Advocate:

"This consumer guide is an important resource for protecting home values from the devastating effects of faulty construction.  A home is a person's single largest investment.  This book can help protect home and condominium owners who are faced with construction defects."

Jan Hickenbottom, PCAM, CCAM, and writer for Los Angeles Times Condo Q&A:

"Home and Condo Defects: A Consumer Guide to Faulty Construction is a comprehensive resource for homeowners who believe they have defects in their homes.  It is an easy-to-read consumer guide that explains what homebuyers should look for in order to determine if defects exist.  The book leads the reader through a step-by-step explanation of attorney selection, expert investigation, and the litigation process, as well as methods of alternative dispute resolution.  The advice is very helpful for any homebuyer or homeowner association that may be faced with construction defects."

Mike Packard, CPM, PCAM, Past National President of Community Associations Institutue:

"At last, a simple yet comprehensive discussion about a very complicated subject matter that is affective millions of Americans."

Sandy Skipper-Lopez, National Director, Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings, Inc.:

"An invaluable handbook for homeowners with defective housing whom are litigating or considering litigation.  To date, a trial of our peers is still the most effective and propounding method of holding builders accountable."