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Nov 20, 2025

Balancing Buyer Protections with Development Costs: A Panel Discussion on Arizona’s Construction Defect Liability Law

In this panel discussion, we will explore the impact of Arizona’s construction defect liability laws on multifamily development, with a particular focus on possible legislative reforms to better balance buyer protections with development costs. While construction defect liability laws provide important protections for buyers, there is a growing concern among researchers and housing advocates that, if overly restrictive, these laws can increase development costs and lower production.