Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Under Massachusetts law (like most states), in order to prevail on a claim for fraudulent inducement, a plaintiff must allege a false representation, material to the negotiations, upon which the plaintiff reasonably relied in entering into an agreement with the defendant.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The new statute, signed into in May 2018, immediately created a cause of action providing for remedies for the successful challenge of the validity of a lien against a property. 4) Any actual damages incurred by the owner. 4) Any actual damages incurred by the owner.

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Levelset

MARCH 30, 2022

Mechanics liens are among the most powerful tools for contractors to ensure they get paid what they’ve earned on a construction project. In Texas, contractors must send multiple notices and meet strict deadlines to preserve their right to a lien if they need to file one. Rules & requirements for a homestead lien.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

It is governed by the contract, which means it’s part of the agreement between two parties. Retainage does not extend the mechanics lien deadline A mechanics lien is perhaps the most powerful tool that contractors have to force payment. Mechanics lien laws have specific deadlines that contractors must follow.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The owner-contractor agreement contains a “no damages for delay” clause; a clause requiring that all changes be in writing before work is performed; and a clause requiring partial lien waivers and releases with each periodic payment. It happens all the time!

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Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Joint check agreements are very popular in the construction industry. In fact, many folks mistakenly believe that joint check agreements are exclusively a construction industry instrument. Perhaps the joint check agreement is the most misunderstood and dangerous document you can confront on a construction project.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 13, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. National City Mortgage v.

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Construction Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2005

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Waivers of liens: fraud. mechanics liens. Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 20, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri. 3d 489 (Mo.App.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 21, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds.

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Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 18, 2006

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Indemnity Agreement. mechanics liens. Banfield (No.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2022

1997), which held that “pay if paid” clauses are unenforceable because it essentially forces a subcontractor to waive or forfeit his constitutionally protected mechanics lien rights if the owner fails to pay the general contractor. this is the “pay if paid” prohibition); and. One major lesson: WORDS MATTER.

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 28, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate. mechanics liens.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

An assignment of benefits , or AOB, is an agreement to transfer insurance claim rights to a third party. A property owner and contractor can set up an assignment of benefits in two steps: The owner and the contractor sign an AOB agreement The contractor sends the AOB to the insurance company. The AOB agreements need to be in writing.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2014

There are many examples such as “punch-list,” “lien” and “substantial completion” to name a few. Although the names are similar the legal implications are significantly different. Lastly, its a directive given by the owner when time and/or cost are not in agreement.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 15, 2014

There are many examples such as “punch-list,” “lien” and “substantial completion” to name a few. Although the names are similar the legal implications are significantly different. Lastly, its a directive given by the owner when time and/or cost are not in agreement.

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 6, 2012

These contracts need to be in writing and include: 1) full agreement between owner and contractor, 2) full name, address and registration number of the contractor, 3) detailed list of work and materials, 4) total to be paid & how the costs will be paid, and 5) finally signatures of all parties. Home Improvement Contractors ( La R.S.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 30, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. April 30, 2012 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink.

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Levelset

JUNE 13, 2022

Any mechanics lien filed against your property may be discharged. Payment of the agreed-upon price under the home improvement contract prior to filing a mechanic’s lien may invalidate such lien. The owner may contact an attorney to determine his rights to discharge a mechanics lien. On-demand legal help you can afford.

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Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 6, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. It is worth the effort to seek legal advice from an attorney in your jurisdiction about these issues prior to drafting and executing contracts with other parties.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. This could be in the employment agreement or a separate document.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The Owner and the Contractor alleged numerous claims against each other, ranging from breach of contract, mechanic’s liens, prompt pay act violations, failure to maintain the schedule, construction defects and others. Best Practices Case Law Legal Trends gaylord national insurance disputes perini building turner constructon'

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Construction Lawyer

JUNE 6, 2005

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

You can also file a mechanics lien to bridge the gap. Before these legal remedies, however, you may get good results from a simple and ineffective step: sending an attorney demand letter. You don’t need to sign a complicated fee agreement, do a formal consultation, and worry about an hourly bill adding up.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Non-signatories bound by arbitration agreement in wrongful death case.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Insuring agreement. Regardless of the policy, the Insuring Agreement is the section that will outline all the insurance company’s responsibilities after a weather event or other covered peril causes damage to a roof or exterior siding, as examples. The Insuring Agreement will give you a detailed list of covered perils.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Insuring agreement. Regardless of the policy, the Insuring Agreement is the section that will outline all the insurance company’s responsibilities after a weather event or other covered peril causes damage to a roof or exterior siding, as examples. The Insuring Agreement will give you a detailed list of covered perils.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 24, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. Section 21.2,

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 1, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 8, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

Contracts are an agreement signed by your firm and a client that sets the rules for the work to be done. Chris Hill is a lawyer at the Richmond, VA firm, DurretteBradshaw, PLC, and member of Virginia’s Legal Elite in Construction Law. Chris posts his thoughts on the construction/legal landscape at www.constructionlawva.com.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

the dispute involved the parties’ separate agreement wherein the contractor committed to pay the subcontractor for delay damages that were beyond the subcontractor’s reasonable control. In the same letter as its refusal, the contractor said it would release the retainage payment “which was pending receipt of a Waiver of Lien.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. May 13, 2009 in arbitration , litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Liquidation Agreement did not supercede agreement to arbitrate.

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