Legal Issues
NAHB’s legal portfolio includes cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and state appellate courts.
NAHB Experts Advocating for the Housing Industry
The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) manages and supervises all legal programs for NAHB and works on a diverse array of legal matters to advance NAHB’s overall mission including litigation, regulatory and advocacy matters.
The OLA’s caseload includes cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and state appellate courts.
The OLA also administers the Legal Action Fund, a service designed to assist state and local associations and their members with ongoing cases, legal education seminars on building industry-related issues to all members and affiliated HBAs, and a host of other industry-related programs.
The OLA works with NAHB committees to advance the industry’s interests relating to the risks associated with the construction of new homes and remodeling and to help the members identify, manage and minimize such risk.
You can reach an attorney on staff at legalaffairs@nahb.org.
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Spotlight on Litigation
Spotlight on Litigation
Review current litigation efforts and how these cases impact the home building industry.
Office of Legal Affairs Brochure
Office of Legal Affairs Brochure
Get to know the Office of Legal Affairs with this printable brochure to share with your members.
Legal Education Seminars
Legal Education Seminars
Legal education brought directly to your local HBA on topics such as protecting your property rights, how to win the games governments play, and much more.