Levelset

APRIL 1, 2022

Restoration and remediation contractors provide a unique blend of services. 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. An overview of mechanics lien rights. Lien rights depend on the type of restoration work.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 5, 2012

Attention all home owners or property owners, there is only one surefire way to have that annoying illegal lien (in Louisiana called a statement of claim and privilege ) removed from the title of your property, a Mandamus action. is the origin of the rules which govern construction liens for private projects in this state. ” La.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2024

One of the most effective ways to secure that payment is by filing a construction lien. Filing a proper lien claim requires accurate information. Ultimately, Marjam claimed they were unpaid for the equipment and materials provided, so they filed a construction lien on the vacant lot for $136,180,02.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 18, 2016

By Bruce Jervis Parties to a dispute, under the so-called “American rule,” each pay for their own legal counsel. This is the case, in most states, for successful mechanic’s lien claimants.

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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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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Although the projects involved different prime contractors, the same specialty door subcontractor was claimed to have failed to pay the sub-subcontractor, who sued for approximately $140,000. certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment. Mass) (Dec.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Key Steps Commercial Developers Can Take to Ensure Their Contractors are Financially Stable. In today’s market there’s no such thing as too much due diligence – especially when it comes to checking the financial stability of your contractors. So your general contractor’s financial problems are costing you time and money.

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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. General contractor requirements.

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 16, 2020

Next up is The Lien Zone Podcast. Hosted by seasoned construction lawyer Alex Barthet, who is based in Florida, The Lien Zone Podcast is another one of our longest tenured shows to join our yearly competition. The Lien Zone podcasts have now become a standard part of our firm’s outreach and it has produced impressive results.

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 21, 2021

One of the toughest things to deal with on any project can be the relationships between owner and general contractor or the general contractor and subcontractor. In a recent post from The Lien Zone, a great source for construction law related advice, Patrick Barthet offers some steps to take before calling it quits.

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 29, 2012

Business owners and contractors like to know what they are getting when they buy products. Legal products are no different. Liens / Bonds. Letter Demanding Lien Removal. Here at Wolfe Law Group we love flat fees. This is an area of our practice that has been blossoming for good reason. Demand Letters.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2018

” A contractor in North Dakota wasn’t laughing when it was not allowed to pass “Go” and could not immediately collect its $200,000 for work performed. Dickinson Elks Building, LLC , the court held a contractor was not entitled to recover for labor and materials during a time period when the contractor was unlicensed.

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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. Southern Builders is instructive because, commenced as a mechanics lien action for failure to pay, this is how many construction disputes, including those that involve matters of green building, reach the courts.

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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. Southern Builders is instructive because, commenced as a mechanics lien action for failure to pay, this is how many construction disputes, including those that involve matters of green building, reach the courts.

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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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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. The mechanical subcontractor filed suit against the prime contractor for $2.7m

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2022

when you are going to get paid…”Contractor shall pay Subcontractor within 15 days after receipt of payment from the Owner.”); pay if paid is a function of whether you get paid (i.e., shifting the risk of nonpayment … “Payment from the Owner to the Contractor is a condition precedent to payment from the Contractor to the Subcontractor.”).

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 6, 2012

Just the other day here at Wolfe Law Group , I had to do so research for a client on the licensing rules for contractors. This got me thinking that many contractors and hiring parties do not necessarily know the rules that govern contractors of all types. Home Improvement Contractors ( La R.S. 37:2150 et seq. See La R.S.

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NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 27, 2024

New Hampshire’s mechanic’s lien statute, RSA 447:2 , gives a lien to those “erecting or repairing a house or other building or appurtenances. ” The lien is on “any material so furnished and on said structure, and on any right of the owner to the lot of land on which it stands.”

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Well, the Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma recently held that “furnishing labor is not the same as performing labor” for purposes of filing a mechanic’s lien. The temporary staffing company then executed and filed a materialmen’s lien. (Is there a difference between Godiva chocolate and Palmer’s?)

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Lien Contract Accounting Commercial 48

Construction Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2005

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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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. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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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. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

As a contractor, you rely on the property owner to pay you for your work and materials. 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.

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Insurance Deals Contractors Claims 93

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 20, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Lien Missouri Equipment Illinois 40

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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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. Contractors often wish they could simply deal with the insurance company directly through an assignment of benefits. Pros & cons for contractors. Setting up an AOB.

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Levelset

MAY 17, 2022

General contractors report the best payment speed. General contractors are the big winners in the construction payment space, as they are more likely to report getting paid on time than many other roles — including subcontractors, material suppliers, rental companies, and restoration contractors.

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Levelset

JUNE 13, 2022

In the State of New York, contractors working on certain residential projects need to have a good understanding of the NY Home Improvement Contracts Act. Here’s what NY residential contractors must include (and what can’t be included) in a New York home improvement contract.

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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. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 9, 2013

In common terms, the PWA allows you to lien property in order to secure your right to payment. The notice of contract filing is important because, depending on the amount of the contract, the filing date will determine the time period in which one can file a lien. Most straightforward is the contractor.

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Contract Lien Louisiana Contractors 51

Lets Build

JULY 11, 2017

Created by contractors, craftspeople and owners with social responsibility and sustainability in mind. The Lien Zone. A team of construction lawyers provides knowledge about different legal issues in the construction industry such as construction and engineering contracts, mechanics’ liens, insurance. Modular Podcasts.

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Construction Industrial Housing Project Management 167

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 18, 2018

Many Tennessee contractor’s have felt the same way with the changes in the licensing laws over the past few years. The rule relating to the effect of a contractor who exceeds its licensing limit is now clear based upon the decision in Clayton Pickens v. The lazy teenagers slept. Mom and dad were triggered for eight hours.

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Contractors Tennessee Documentation Contract 59

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 legislative session, there are several proposed changes in Louisiana construction law, all of which may critically impact how contractors do business in this state. Proposed Changes to the Private Works Act.

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Levelset

APRIL 28, 2022

In recent years, inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages have only increased the likelihood of project delays, performance issues, and contractor default. While general contractors commonly use performance bonds to reduce the risk of default, a bond ultimately protects the property owner, not the GC.

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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. Understanding this concept is essential for all parties involved, including contractors, owners, and developers.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

New Contractor's Levels of Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Contractor's Licenses - Information changes rapidly so check online for your local county or contact us and we can help 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com.

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