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Louisiana Suppliers – Extra Notice Needed for Lien Rights

Construction Law Monitor

Over the past holiday season, I was at a Christmas party discussing with a friend of mine who runs an electrical supply company here in South Louisiana, the intricacies of notice provisions before a company like his can file a lien on a private project. Others party-goers probably thought our conversation boring, but we were intrigued.

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Court Recognizes Day-to-Day Changes Are Compensable Despite Contractual Waivers

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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. Lend Lease Construction (Sept. 1, 2020) (PDF).

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Leasing Equipment in Louisiana? How To Protect Your Lien Claim

Construction Law Monitor

You are in the business of leasing heavy equipment to contractors. 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. If the job is private and not public, you must also provide a copy of the lease to the contractor.

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Landlords Have Rights! Use of Lessors Privilege

Construction Law Monitor

A common example that we blog about here is the, Statement of Claim and Privilege , a Louisiana lien. Once the eviction order or judgment has been granted and back rent is owed, then the landlord need to file an ordinary law suit to claim its lessors privilege. Louisiana Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know. Conclusion.

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How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects

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When payment problems come up, contractors on public projects can’t turn to the mechanics lien for the solution — both the federal and state governments prohibit private companies from gaining interest in public property. New Jersey bond claim laws & liens on contract funds. Preliminary notice requirements.

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In The Pipeline – Changes in Louisiana Construction Law

Construction Law Monitor

This statute outlines which parties are entitled to assert claims for payment against an owner and a contractor. This statute is arguably the most important in the Private Works Act because it outlines and defines the time and notice requirements that must be met in order for parties to secure their right to make a claim to secure payment.

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Construction Site Theft: Impact and Prevention

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Insurance claims. Filing insurance claims for a construction site theft can increase the contractor’s premium, meaning they’ll have to pay more for coverage moving forward. There are times when an insurance claim makes sense, such as when expensive or leased items roll off the construction site. Schedule delays.

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