Real Property Law
Cal. Real. Prop. Journal 2014, Vol. 32, No. 2
Content
- 2013-2014 Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section
- California Real Property Journal
- Loan Modification Law In California
- MCLE Self-Study Article: Real Estate Broker Exculpatory Clauses: Their Use and Misuse
- Mortgage Shotgunning and the Priority of Trust Deeds
- Practice Tip: Using a Prevailing Party's Pre-Trial Conduct to Reduce Attorneys' Fees
- Real Property Law Section Subsection Chairs and Standing Committee Chairs 2013-2014
- Table of Contents
- The Land of Aas, or, Dorothy, We're Not in Kansas Anymore
The Land of Aas, or, Dorothy, We’re Not in Kansas Anymore
By John Paul Hanna and David M. Van Atta
©2014 All Rights Reserved.
I. INTRODUCTION
In the landmark decision, Aas v. Superior Court ("Aas"),1 the California Supreme Court ruled that construction defects in residential housing were actionable only if the defect caused actual personal injury or property damage. Mere failure to comply with local or state building codes was not actionable in the absence of personal injury or property damage.