David Crump

David Crump, is NAHB's Director of Legal Research. He administers NAHB's Legal Research Program, and provides counsel to its Construction Liability Section on a diverse range of subjects from immigration enforcement to green building liability. His BuilderBooks publications include "Contracts and Liability - 5th Edition", "Warranties for Builders and Remodelers - 2nd Edition", and "Copyright Law for Homebuilders". His article, "The Risks and Rewards of Green Building", was published in the New Jersey Law Journal. David is a graduate of The University of Virginia School of Law, and is a frequent speaker at NAHB educational programs on legal issues related to the housing industry. His 35 years of legal experience include 19 years as the municipal attorney for Front Royal, Virginia, and 6 years as a General District Court Judge for Virginia's 26th Judicial Circuit.

Copyright Law for Home Builders, Second Edition

by: David N. Crump

This clear and practical explanation of copyright laws covers builders’ sketches, plans, and habitable buildings. The new edition incorporates recent case scenarios and sample contract language to protect the following:

• Your copyrightable sketches, plans, and structures

• Your rights to the plans you purchase from architects and others

• You from third-party lawsuits for plagiarism

It also provides a sample franchise agreement for home plans, a sample reciprocal agreement, a fact sheet to educate your customers about copyright law, and a glossary. 23 pages/PDF.

Regular Retail Price:$9.95

Digital download at BuilderBooks.com

NAHB Member Price: $8.95

Non-Member Price: $9.95