Does Your Colorado Condo or Townhome Have Construction Defects? We Can Help.
Finding a Defect
Condominiums and townhomes present a unique set of legal and financial challenges when construction defects arise. Unlike a single-family home where one owner bears the impact, a defect in a condo or townhome community affects dozens or hundreds of residents simultaneously. Shared roofing systems, common area foundations, connected wall assemblies, and joint infrastructure mean that one builder's failure can ripple through an entire community at once.
Defects
Where do I look?
What to look for at your property.
Our Recovery Process.
Condominiums and townhomes present construction defect challenges that single-family homes simply do not. Shared walls, common areas, and overlapping ownership between individual owners and the association mean that a single defect can affect dozens of units at once, and that responsibility for investigation and repair often crosses the line between private property and common elements. Add the complexity of multiple builders, phased construction, and large numbers of affected owners, and these claims demand a level of coordination and legal experience that few firms possess. Hearn & Fleener has spent over 40 years mastering exactly these challenges, guiding condo and townhome communities through every stage of the process with clarity and confidence.
Community-wide investigation across units & common areas.
Clear responsibility between owners, the association, & builders.
Coordination across phased construction & contractors.
Strategic litigation that holds every liable party accountable.
Full repair recovery for both private units & common elements.
A solid foundation makes for a solid building.
Colorado’s Premier Construction Defect Attorneys for Condos & Townhomes.
At Hearn & Fleener, protecting condominium and townhome communities is core to our practice. For over 40 years we have been the firm Colorado associations turn to when a builder's failures threaten the homes they share. We have successfully represented more than 250 Colorado communities and recovered over $450 million on their behalf. Enough to fund lasting repairs without a single dollar of upfront cost to the association or its residents.
Finding a Defect
Where do I look?
Defects
What to look for at your property.
Zero Upfront Cost.
We work entirely on contingency, advancing all engineering, expert, and legal costs ourselves so your association's reserves are never touched.
Multi-Unit Mastery.
We understand the unique complexity of shared walls, common areas, and overlapping ownership, coordinating claims that affect dozens of units at once.
Proven Track Record.
With more than 250 communities represented and over $450 million recovered, we have the results condo and townhome communities can trust.
Beyond the Settlement.
We help your community navigate the repair phase, prioritize urgent fixes, and connect you with trusted, independent construction experts.
You do not have to carry the responsibility alone. Hearn & Fleener helps Colorado condo & townhomes meet every one of these obligations with confidence.
Let’s look at some common defects multi-unit communities face in Colorado.
Common Defects in Condos & Townhomes.
Where do I look?
Finding a Defect
Condominiums and townhomes in Colorado are subject to the same demanding climate conditions as every other property type in the state, but the consequences of construction failures in shared communities are amplified. When a roof leaks over a condominium building, it does not affect one family, it affects every unit beneath it. When a foundation shifts due to expansive soils, the damage spreads through shared walls and floor assemblies across the entire structure.
Defects
Condominiums & Townhomes.
Exterior Cracks.
Patterned cracking in stucco, siding, or stone veneer on the interior or exterior of a condo or townhome building is a significant warning sign. In Colorado, this type of cracking frequently indicates either improper installation of the exterior cladding system or movement in the underlying structure caused by expansive soils. Left unaddressed, these cracks allow water to infiltrate the wall assembly, causing hidden rot and mold that compounds in cost every year.
Water Intrusion.
Water intrusion is the single most common construction defect complaint we receive from Colorado condo and townhome communities. Leaking roofing systems, improperly installed windows and door systems, defective flashings, and failing balcony waterproofing are all frequent sources of water entry in Colorado multi-unit developments. Because water follows the path of least resistance through a shared building structure, a single point of entry can cause damage across multiple units simultaneously, making early detection and aggressive legal action critical to containing the financial impact on the community.
Deterioration.
Premature deterioration or failure of structural and building components, including roofing membranes, waterproof coatings, concrete flatwork, balcony structures, and fire suppression systems is a clear sign that a builder used substandard materials or installation practices. In shared communities, the failure of any common element has community-wide financial consequences and typically requires coordinated legal action to fully address.
Installation.
Improperly installed building components are among the most common defects we encounter in Colorado condo and townhome developments. This includes metal flashing and anchors improperly embedded into stucco or stone veneer, window and door systems installed without adequate weather barriers, and roofing components that were not correctly fastened or sealed. These installation failures create pathways for water intrusion and structural deterioration that are often invisible from the surface until the damage is extensive.
If your shared community is experiencing any of these issues, you may have a valid construction defect claim.
Structural Issues.
Visible signs of structural movement including cracks in drywall, sloping floors, doors and windows that no longer operate correctly, and separation at wall and ceiling joints are common early indicators of construction defects in Colorado condo and townhome communities. These symptoms often point to underlying foundation movement, framing deficiencies, or soil related issues that require immediate professional evaluation.
Poor Drainage.
Improper grading and missing or defective drainage elements around a condo or townhome foundation are among the most serious defects a community can face. When water is not directed away from the building footprint, it pools against foundation walls and beneath slabs. In Colorado's climate, that standing water cycles through repeated freeze-thaw events, accelerating soil movement, foundation cracking, and in severe cases, widespread basement and parking structure flooding that affects the entire community.
We Discover the Defects, Communicate the Facts, and Fight for Full Recovery.
Hearn & Fleener
Construction Defect Experts.
We’ve mastered the unique challenges of muti-unit housing.
Condo and townhome owners face a unique challenge when construction defects emerge. You share walls, roofs, foundations, and common areas with your neighbors, which means a single builder failure affects everyone simultaneously. Without legal recovery, the financial burden falls directly on unit owners through special assessments or depleted reserve funds.
Hearn & Fleener has been protecting Colorado condo and townhome communities from exactly this scenario for over four decades. From small associations northwest of Denver to large urban towers in the Denver Tech Center, we have successfully pursued every category of construction defect claim on behalf of Colorado communities and delivered results that allowed those communities to make lasting repairs without passing the cost to residents.
If your community is showing signs of construction defects, contact us today for a free confidential evaluation. Colorado's construction defect filing deadlines are strict, and the sooner you act, the stronger your community's legal position will be.
See why Colorado condo & townhome owners choose Hearn & Fleener.
Successful Case Results.
Winning Results for our Clients.
Our case results show why we’re the best.
Every condominium and townhome community is unique, with different builders, different defects, and different challenges, but our commitment to maximizing recovery for every community remains constant. The following are real results we have achieved for Colorado condo and townhome communities, where the association paid nothing out of pocket and every dollar recovered funded permanent repairs.
Our Advantage
Proven Track Record.
DTC Condos.
A high-end condominium community in the Denver Tech Center, with ground level restaurants and retail shops, pursued its developer for widespread construction failures including flat roof deterioration, dangerous balcony conditions, failing concrete and asphalt flatwork, and structural concerns in the subterranean parking garage. When the developer's settlement offers fell far short of what the community needed to fund its repairs, Hearn & Fleener took the case to trial. The jury awarded the association $6 million, giving the community the full resources it needed to address every defect identified during our investigation.
High-end condominium community.
$6 million settlement.
A community restored.
Failing roofs & concrete.
A solid foundation makes for a solid building.
Denver Tech Center.
A high-end condominium community in the Denver Tech Center with ground-level retail space was experiencing extensive flat roof failures and dangerous conditions in its subterranean parking garage. When settlement negotiations stalled, Hearn & Fleener took the case to trial and secured a $6 million jury verdict for the HOA, a result the builder's attorneys never expected.
High-end condominium community.
Roof & parking garage failures.
Trial verdict.
$6 million award.
Lasting repairs.
Rebulding a community to last.
Communities Restored.
Every result below represents a condo or townhome community that faced a builder's failures and chose Hearn & Fleener to make it right. Each one ended with permanent repairs funded and not a dollar paid out of pocket.
Northwest Denver.
A small condominium community northwest of Denver contacted Hearn & Fleener after residents began experiencing water intrusion throughout the development caused by poorly designed and improperly installed building envelope materials. Our attorneys documented the full scope of the defects and secured the funds needed to repair flashings, deck systems, siding, and all associated water intrusion damage across the community.
Small condominium community.
Water intrusion.
Poorly engineered building materials.
Confidential settlement.
Fully funding your community repairs.
Complexity Is Our Specialty.
Shared walls, common areas, multiple builders, and dozens of affected owners. These are exactly the challenges we have spent 40 years mastering, and the reason communities trust us with their most complex claims.
Denver Metro.
A large Denver Metro condominium community brought a multi-million dollar construction defect claim centered on widespread water intrusion through roofing systems, windows, and deck structures, along with significant concerns about concrete quality and structural connections throughout the development. Hearn & Fleener moved the litigation forward efficiently, resolving all claims through a confidential settlement that the association's board and residents were very pleased with.
Large Denver condo community.
Widespread roofing issues.
Water instruson through multiple areas.
Confidential Settlement.
Structural repairs for the community.
Rebuilding from the foundation.
Secured funding for repairs.
Strength in Numbers.
When a defect affects an entire community, recovery requires a firm that can coordinate across every unit and every responsible party. Our results prove we know how to win for communities of any size.
200 Unit Community.
Hearn & Fleener represented a condominium association of more than 200 units that came to us with significant water intrusion through roofing and window systems throughout the development. During our investigation, our forensic team identified additional deficiencies in concrete construction, site drainage, and structural elements that the association had not originally identified. Our experts developed comprehensive and cost effective repair methodologies that formed the basis of a settlement of approximately $4 million for the association.
Leaking windows & roofs.
Deficient concrete & drainage.
$4 million settlement.
Stopping the spread of the damage.
Keeping the elements out of your building.
Recognizing a potential defect is one thing. Proving it is another, and that is where our proven four-phase process comes in.
Every Season You Wait, the Damage and the Deadline Grow Closer.
Hearn & Fleener
Construction Defect Experts.
Protect Every Unit. Protect Every Owner. Start Today.
In a condominium or townhome community, construction defects rarely stay contained. A single failure in a shared wall, a common roof, or a building envelope can spread across multiple units before anyone realizes the full scope of the problem. And while that damage quietly compounds, Colorado's legal deadlines are already counting down.
The good news is that finding out where your community stands costs absolutely nothing. One call to Hearn & Fleener begins our free four-phase evaluation and gives your board the facts, the legal analysis, and the recommendations it needs to act with confidence, all before committing to anything.
If your condominium or townhome community is showing signs of construction defects, or if you simply aren't sure, don't wait. Contact Hearn & Fleener today to schedule your free, confidential inspection and report. No cost, no obligation, no special assessments, and no risk to your reserves. Just experienced Colorado condo and townhome construction defect attorneys ready to fight for your community.
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Your Condo or Townhome Community Deserves Better Than What Your Builder Delivered.
Colorado's construction defect filing deadlines are among the strictest in the country. Once they pass, your community permanently loses its right to pursue the builder no matter how significant the damage.
If your condo or townhome community is experiencing signs of construction defects, contact Hearn & Fleener today for a free, confidential inspection and report.
No cost to your association, no obligation to move forward, and no risk to your reserves. You only pay us when your community recovers.