Members of the EIFS Legal Network have represented numerous homeowner associations and Boards. These cases present a number of unique legal challenges which must be properly handled. These type of cases inevitability result in multiple party defendants which complicate and drag out the process. However, with extra parties comes the prospect of additional insurance involvement, which in the long run can help facilitate settlement. Multifamily cases typically are very expensive to reclad and repair. Shortfalls are often covered by owner assessments, which is not popular. It is essential that a proper legal strategy be mapped out with the Board at the beginning of the case.