builder's remedy

noun

A legal mechanism in the United States where, if a municipality fails to comply with state laws regarding the development of new housing, a developer can bypass or ignore certain zoning laws and begin construction in an expedited manner, or can use other legal remedies.

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Meanings

noun
  1. businessA legal mechanism in the United States where, if a municipality fails to comply with state laws regarding the development of new housing, a developer can bypass or ignore certain zoning laws and begin construction in an expedited manner, or can use other legal remedies.
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “builder's remedy,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/builder's%20remedy.

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