NAHB
Legal Affairs

NAHB provides a myriad of legal resources for both members and state and local association staff. While the NAHB staff counsel cannot replace your local attorney, we can offer legal research, litigation funding, and/or litigation strategy, depending on the situation and the issues involved. See the Legal Services or Litigation brochure for details. The resources listed below are long-time NAHB services designed with land developers and builders in mind.

Legal Affairs

  • Amicus Brief Program  (5 items)
    Discover more about NAHB's strategy to influence court decisions across the country by providing amicus briefs on key issues.
  • Legal Action Network for Development Strategies (LANDS)  (1 item)
    Learn more about our national network of land use and environmental attorneys who represent the building industry.
  • Litigation Program  (5 items)
    This area highlights recent NAHB advocacy efforts that include legal issues. Topics include property rights conflicts, environmental issues, builder liability and insurance concerns, and fair housing questions.
Legal Action Fund Application Deadline
The Legal Action Fund is designed to help defray litigation costs for builders, developers and state/local associations who are involved in cases of national significance or exploring a common problem for the housing industry. If you are interested in a Legal Action Fund grant, apply nowThe deadline for consideration at NAHB's 2009 International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV, is Friday, December 4, 2009.