Jonathan Harris, vice president of the homeowners association for The Pointe in Five Points, walks around the property in October as repairs are being made. (Jamie Cotten, Denver Post file)
Re: Colorado lawmakers gear up for construction-defects reform in 2015, Jan. 4 news story.
Regarding your article on construction defect legislation, the notion that developers need greater protection against consumers would be laughable if it were not so serious. Already, Colorado ranks far behind other states in protecting consumers from construction defects. After six years, Colorado homeowners are barred from making claims — no matter how latent the defects. Maryland residents get 20 years to make a claim and Californians 10 years.
The residents of our condominium went through two very difficult years to redress latent defects. Ultimately we were successful, but it was a struggle. The last thing consumers need is new laws that make it even harder.
The proposed legislation is being sold cynically as a way to get more affordable housing. Any public official who votes for this legislation should be prepared to show up in work clothes and carrying tools when owners of moderately priced homes are left with uninhabitable homes and the developer has walked away.
Preston Padden, Boulder
This letter was published in the Jan. 9 edition.
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