Roofing Liability, Warranty Exposure, and Contract Obligations

Speaker: C. Leanne Prybylski Esq. – Hendrick,
Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, PC

Why and for how long am I liable? Liability in Roofing before and after the Warrant Period discusses the types of liability in roofing and how long contractors/ manufacturers/engineers/designers may be liable.

Addresses (i) the types of claims that may be brought against, (ii) statutes of limitation and repose, (ii) how a contractor could inadvertently extend the time a claimant has to bring a claim against the contractor, (iii) how and why an individual could be found personally liable, and (iv) how a party may limit its liability. What do you mean my terms and conditions do not apply? Battle of the Forms – Be Sure You Are Not Bound to Someone Else’s Terms and Conditions.

Discusses agreements with manufacturers and suppliers, how a roofing contractor could inadvertently be bound to someone else’s terms and conditions, how to determine which terms and conditions apply, and why roofing contractors should consider having their own purchase order forms with terms and conditions.

Important Provisions in Licensed Applicator Agreements Addresses important provisions typically found in applicator agreements, liability of the manufacturer, and things a roofing contractor can do to protect itself.

(This educational offering is recognized by MA & RI as satisfying educational credits towards renewal of Construction Supervisors License (CSL) requirement.)