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. What is a Mechanic’s Lien? What is a Mechanic’s Lien? If the property owner fails to resolve the lien, the lienholder may seek foreclosure to recover the owed amount.

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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. Ultimately, the trial court awarded the subcontractor more than $800k for its claims.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 14, 2022

And if you are a contractor or subcontractor in North Carolina, the law makers recently afforded you some additional protections to your lien rights. The law, effective March 1, 2022, states that a similar advanced or broad lien waiver as part of a progress payment is also not enforceable.

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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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Levelset

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A recent Colorado Court of Appeals decision offers essential guidance for subcontractors filing claims under the Colorado Public Works Act. The case clarifies what can and cannot be included in a verified statement of claim, particularly concerning delay damages, and highlights the severe consequences of filing an excessive claim.

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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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Help Everybody Everyday

APRIL 29, 2009

2009 is likely to be a year in which many construction liens are filed. These economic times will make mechanic’s liens, bonding and other proactive approaches to collection all the more important. However, you need to be careful in filing your liens, especially in Virginia. Kaled Naser, et. CL07-5431 (Va. Kaled Naser, et.

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Levelset

APRIL 1, 2022

The variety of services they provide can create a lot of confusion around their right to file a mechanics lien if they don’t get paid. In an attempt to make things clearer, let’s look at what type of work restoration and remediation contractors can file a lien for — and what type of work is less likely to be protected.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2021

In the Old Testament when Isaac attempts to dig anew his father’s wells the shepherds of the wadi Gerar, claim, “the water is ours” forcing the patriarch to move on to dig a well elsewhere. Supreme Court squarely rejected Mississippi’s claim that Tennessee’s wells are stealing Mississippi’s ground water. Just last week a unanimous U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2015

In January 2007, Southern Builders, the general contractor, commenced a mechanics lien action in the Circuit Court. Despite that relatively simple procedural history, much has been written about the case, largely overstating an allegation in the counterclaim that claimed, “10. And now you know the rest of the story.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2015

In January 2007, Southern Builders, the general contractor, commenced a mechanics lien action in the Circuit Court. Despite that relatively simple procedural history, much has been written about the case, largely overstating an allegation in the counterclaim that claimed, “10. And now you know the rest of the story.

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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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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2018

The contractor later filed a lien for approximately $200,000. The trial court awarded the contractor its claim for damages, and the owner appealed. While the contractor was unable to pass “Go” to immediately collect its $200,000, its claims were not totally lost.

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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 Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

The Cobb Law Group’s Georgia Construction, Bond and Lien Law Blo g provides practical information for contractors doing business in Georgia. The Cobb Law Group’s Georgia Construction, Bond & Lien Law Blog clearly states its focus in its title. Watch Out for Georgia’s Lien Waivers. Payment Bond Claims.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

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. If they let the filing deadline lapse without filing a lien claim, lien rights may be lost forever.

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Levelset

MAY 11, 2022

Generally, companies aren’t able to file mechanics liens on public projects unlike with private projects, as the federal government — and many states — prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. New York bond claims. Payment protection on New York public projects. times the amount owed. Matt Viator.

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Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as both the federal and state governments explicitly prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. Washington State bond claim laws. Download a Washington State Notice to Contractor form.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 19, 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 » April 19, 2009.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. An assignment of benefits , or AOB, is an agreement to transfer insurance claim rights to a third party. AOBs take the homeowner out of the claims equation. Setting up an AOB.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2013

If there is any one constant in the legal profession, it is that the law is an ever-evolving, static thing. This statute outlines which parties are entitled to assert claims for payment against an owner and a contractor. House Bill 362, however, would extend the time requirements for parties to file their claims by double.

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 30, 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. >. False Claims lands Engineer in jail. mechanics liens.

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Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

In turn, the owner is relying on the insurance company to pay their claim. Dig deeper: What contractors need to know about the insurance claims process. In general, there are four parties involved in a restoration project: Property owner Insurance company Claims adjuster Contractor. Be clear about rights & responsibilities.

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Levelset

MAY 17, 2022

Public projects often have complex payment chains, bond requirements, legal challenges, and government funding. If late payments are a persistent problem, understanding and filing mechanics liens — or bond claims for public projects—can positively affect cash flow. Protect & speed up every payment. Learn more.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 9, 2013

As most people in that situation are aware, the Private Works Act (should that be the applicable act) provides very specific instructions for preserving your claims and privileges in this situation. In common terms, the PWA allows you to lien property in order to secure your right to payment. What is a Notice of Contract?

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Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

In the construction industry, the term “substantial completion” plays a crucial role in defining when a project is considered complete from a legal and practical standpoint. It often triggers various contractual and legal obligations, such as final payments and the start of warranties.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

MAY 9, 2022

Even worse, if a subcontractor fails to take prompt legal action, it can lose access to one of the most effective ways to recover the amounts due. On a private project, a subcontractor may file a mechanic’s lien to secure its right to payment. However, when the owner is the federal government, a subcontractor has no lien rights.

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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. >. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Accordingly, the joint venture could not claim reimbursement under the policies. 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. The Insurance Claim.

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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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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

When the subcontractor was delayed, it submitted claim for $42,00 for the 21 days of delay damages. 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. By letter to the subcontractor, the contractor refused to pay the additional monies.

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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. >. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. 541.300(a).

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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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Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

. “No damages for delay” clauses that remove your ability to claim actual damages for delay beyond your control and imposed by an upstream party. Language that puts artificial limits on your ability to make a claim, including allowing the upstream party or its agent to be the judge of your claim’s validity.

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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

APRIL 8, 2022

On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. This snapshot won’t provide you with the information needed to have a deeper understanding of how everything works if a customer suffers property damage and considers filing a claim.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. This snapshot won’t provide you with the information needed to have a deeper understanding of how everything works if a customer suffers property damage and considers filing a claim.

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