BROOKLYN, NY - Property owners in New York City are required to comply with building safety codes enforced by the NYC ...

"Living Tiny Legally" is a 3-part educational docu-series that explores the benefits of tiny housing and the legal challenges ...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, two feet of rain fell on western North Carolina, damaging or sweeping away thousands of houses in landslides and floods. At least 101 people died. In many cases, ...

New construction in Howard County is poised to be more energy efficient, after Howard County Council approved a new set of building codes this week. It's been years in the making for some advocates, ...

The old adage “ignorance of the law is no excuse” makes clear that no one avoids legal liability by claiming to be unaware of ...

Building codes have existed for thousands of years. In the Code of Hammurabi, written between 1755 B.C. and 1750 B.C., item 229 states that “if a builder builds a house for someone and does not ...

Holyoke City Council’s ordinance committee is set to review proposals that would delay new building inspections and ease ...

A new poll of Los Angeles County voters shows significant support for strengthening building codes and restricting homebuilding in high-risk areas after January’s Palisades and Eaton fires. Voters ...

Dozens of childcare providers across Washington state are preparing for significant changes after a state agency directed ...