by Ruvin Grutman | Apr 16, 2024 | Case Studies
Background Building Safety Codes can cause serious injuries and cost lives if not properly followed. In this case, improperly installed drainage outlet coverings allowed a small child to gain entry into the drainage system. Due to the inherit dangerous nature of...
by Ruvin Grutman | Apr 16, 2024 | Case Studies
Background Easements come in all flavors, but one that is often overlooked is the view corridor. In this example, a property owner constructed a block wall which encroached into a neighbor’s view easement. Outcome After researching the location and local...
by Ruvin Grutman | Apr 16, 2024 | Case Studies
Background Easements can be tricky to navigate and in some cases to either prove their existence or non-existence. In this case, a property owner was being denied the ability to make improvements by their neighbor on an easement granted to them. Outcome Upon...
by Ruvin Grutman | Apr 16, 2024 | Case Studies
Background This case is a perfect example of why proper inspections are so important no matter the size of the project. During a hurricane, a newly built hotel experienced costly roof damage. The Architect on the project insisted that the design should have withstood...
by Ruvin Grutman | Apr 16, 2024 | Case Studies
Background This case was an example of how poor planning on a land developer can negatively impact property owners downstream. In this example, a property owner experienced a flood due to additional flow and runoff from a new property development. Outcome After...
by Ruvin Grutman | Apr 16, 2024 | Case Studies
Background Negligent design can cause monetary damages to property and in worse cases, can cost lives. This was a sad story of a life needlessly lost due to a combination of failures. During a heavy rainstorm, a driver attempted to drive down and through a flooded...
