Contractors Lien Subcontracting 
Constructlaw
APRIL 11, 2023
The subcontract contained a pay-if-paid clause that made the city’s payment to Dewberry a condition precedent to Dewberry’s obligation to pay Entech. Entech sued to recover damages based on three unpaid invoices, including a cause of action for foreclosure on a public improvement lien. Here, Entech had no lien law rights.
HardHatChat
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
But before you take on the role of receiver, here are five questions you must address with your general commercial construction contractor before assuming receivership of a distressed property. Bottom line, make sure you’re working with a reputable commercial general contractor who has experience with distressed property projects.
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Levelset
MARCH 21, 2022
Restoration contractors can spend a lot of time waiting for payment. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. Protect your lien rights. Set expectations with your customer.
Levelset
APRIL 15, 2022
Mayer Building Company is a New Orleans-based general contractor that specializes in commercial construction and historic renovations. You’ll generally want to prequalify new general contractors before establishing a working relationship. Read a sample subcontract. Mayer Building Company overview. Evaluate credit history.
NH Construction Law
MARCH 26, 2023
When a general contractor or lower tier subcontractor or supplier records a mechanic’s lien attachment on property, security for the lienor’s hoped-for judgment is achieved – but often something more, and perhaps unintended, is achieved. Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. Eclipse Construction, Inc. ;
Constructlaw
OCTOBER 20, 2022
A New York appellate court recently affirmed the dismissal of a subcontractor’s counterclaims for delay damages and for unpaid amounts because they were barred by the parties’ no-damage-for-delay provision and executed lien waivers, respectively. Pizzarotti LLC, a construction manager, sued its subcontractor, X-Treme Concrete, Inc.,
NH Construction Law
MARCH 28, 2024
It is generally recognized by New Hampshire courts that “[f]ailure to comply with the specific statutory provisions of perfecting a mechanics lien is usually fatal,” Alex Builders & Sons, Inc. Danley , 161 N.H. 19, 23 (2010). Bostwick , 69 N.H. It is the claimant who must be proactive here.
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