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Transparency in Contract Revisions

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document.

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Transparency in Contract Revisions

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document.

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Transparency in Contract Revisions

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document.

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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

This is mainly because I kept very accurate records and documentation throughout the project and made sure to get approvals in writing. In my case, the owner owed me 70% of the contract value, so paying a lawyer 30% would put me under water on the project. File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can).

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The Bird Box Dilemma: When False Pay Apps and Lien Waivers Are Not Fraudulent Inducement

Best Practices Construction Law

As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment.

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Get An Attorney To Read Your Construction Contract – Every Time

Construction Law Monitor

At the start of every construction project you sign a stack of papers that will dictate your success or failure on the project: the construction contract. The contract may be short and sweet, or it may be a mountain of paperwork that not only includes its own provisions but also cites provisions in other paperwork stacks.

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Payment Applications 101: A Guide to Pay Apps in Construction

Fieldwire

But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment. The construction contract will typically define the process for submitting a pay app, the documents to include, and the deadline for submission. Contractors get paid for the work they document.

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