Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim against a property for unpaid work or materials provided during construction or renovation. Understanding how mechanic’s liens work, including your rights and obligations, is crucial for anyone involved in construction projects, whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or property owner.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Proactive versus reactive are the two methods of getting something done. I find everyone works in a combination of both, I included. Proactive is scheduling and doing everything ahead of time. Nothing is ever waiting until the last minute. Reactive is more emergency driven and are things that need to be done now.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2018

You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement. That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. But commonly, residential solar panel leases provide language similar to, You agree that the solar panel system is the Company’s personal property under the Uniform Commercial Code.

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Leases Housing Agreement Residential 179

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. Very truly yours, Business is Business Dear Business, There exists an obligation that a party entering into an agreement knows the terms and conditions of the agreement. Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. Very truly yours, Business is Business Dear Business, There exists an obligation that a party entering into an agreement knows the terms and conditions of the agreement. Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. Very truly yours, Business is Business Dear Business, There exists an obligation that a party entering into an agreement knows the terms and conditions of the agreement. Regards, Mr. Ethics'

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

Common regulations in the construction industry include: Contractual agreements between owners, contractors and subcontractors. Wage and union payroll agreements. Lien requirements. Building codes. Insurance and bonding requirements. Credit and background checks. Safety regulations.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Digging deeper into company processes for payment, change orders, lien waivers, and more will give you a sense of what to expect while working with them. . Before you begin to work on a project, MBC will require you to provide the following documentation: Executed subcontractor agreement Certificates of insurance Submittals W-9.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 16, 2020

You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement. That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. The Company owns the solar panel system for all purposes. Some of the companies engaged in this business (.

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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

AUGUST 9, 2011

Liquidating Agreement. Another technical term that is not often discussed in construction, yet is present in many construction contracts is the mechanism know as a “liquidating agreement” Sloan pg 16. Do not confuse a liquidating agreement with liquidated damages. Brennan’s The Construction Contracts Book.

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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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Levelset

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Cost-plus agreements raise the chance of default. These agreements are lawful, but may be detrimental to a lender’s bottom line. Under a cost-plus agreement, there is little control over spending during construction. Failing to protect lien rights. Information about judgments and liens (i.e., Learn more.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 13, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. An Illinois appellate court has affirmed the trial court's summary judgment against a lumber company's mechanics lien. mechanics liens. March 8, 2012).

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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 9, 2019

RSA 447:9 and :10 provide that a mechanic’s lien must be secured through an attachment of the property improved within 120 days of the lienor’s last furnishing of labor or materials. I conclude that the 120-day deadline for an attachment to perfect a mechanic’s lien may be extended by agreement with the owner.

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Construction Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2005

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Waivers of liens: fraud. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Waivers of liens: fraud : Recent Posts. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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Construction Law Monitor

JULY 20, 2011

There is likely no answer for you under the lien law – unless you filed a notice of lease agreement with the owner within the appropriate time frame. Finally, the Notice of Lease Agreement does not have to be in any specific form – simply a copy of the contract should suffice. What do you do?

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Change orders : A change order is a written agreement between the owner or architect and the contractor that changes the contract amount, work requirements, and/or schedule. Conditional lien waivers : A lien waiver is a document that waives the signing party’s right to file a mechanics lien.

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Lien AIA Documentation Change Orders 98

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 20, 2009

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri. April 20, 2009 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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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

MAY 21, 2009

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. mechanics liens. University of St.

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Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 18, 2006

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Indemnity Agreement. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Indemnity Agreement : Recent Posts. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 28, 2007

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate. 15, 2007), the court held that a non-signatory to a contract that contained an agreement to arbitrate could be bound by the arbitration requirement. Buy cialis.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If the principal’s bond application is approved, the surety company will require the principal to sign an indemnity agreement before it will issue the bond. The indemnity agreement provides that the principal will hold the surety harmless if a claim is filed against the bond. Sign the indemnity agreement.

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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 Dive

AUGUST 14, 2013

” All of the measures were passed into law this year.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Other helpful documents include demand letters, lien waivers and filing of liens when payment is not received. Companies such as zlien.com are very good with helping contractors manage notice and lien compliance. Joint Check Agreements On Construction Projects: What Suppliers Need To Know. Related articles.

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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. Lastly, its a directive given by the owner when time and/or cost are not in agreement. Basically this is an order to do something even though there is no agreement as to timing and/or price.

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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. Lastly, its a directive given by the owner when time and/or cost are not in agreement. Basically this is an order to do something even though there is no agreement as to timing and/or price.

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Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 66

Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

A good subcontractor will have his attorney review any agreement to make sure that the deal is an even one. There should be a clear provision in the contract outlining the process whereby CO’s are made and approved; Define change order – modification to work already contemplated by the agreement; (ie different materials).

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 28, 2013

If a third party lien is known to exist, the plaintiff may protect the third-party’s right of recovery or subrogation interest by tendering to the defendant: (1) A signed release of the attorney''s lien. (2) 2) Either: (i) a signed release of a healthcare provider lien; or. (ii)

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 30, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien.  Later, Trystate commenced a mechanics lien action, seeking to be paid its claims. mechanics liens.

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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

OCTOBER 6, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. Jurado , which involved competing lien claims.  RBM did file its counterclaim, sounding in mechanics lien, on August 25, 2008. 

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NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2018

Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid. See Town of Bedford v. Brooks , 121 N.H.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

A water infrastructure “asset owner” must reimburse MDE for costs incurred, and a lien must be established for nonpayment under specified circumstances. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

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