Remove Documentation Remove Guidelines Remove Lien
article thumbnail

How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects

Levelset

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.

article thumbnail

How to Get Paid on New York Public Projects

Levelset

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. The responsibility of doing so falls on the claimant, making proper documentation especially important.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Get Paid on Washington State Public Projects

Levelset

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. Even when payment challenges are similar, payment protection is very different between private and public work.

article thumbnail

Communications rules: The negative or dangerous story

Construction Marketing Ideas

My reaction: In an email to our contract writer and the publication’s advertising representative, I told both of them to be cautious in dealing with the individual, and I set out the guidelines for the sort of material we could publish. There is an absolute and successful defence — the truth.

Legal 54
article thumbnail

Contracts: What to Look Out for

Help Everybody Everyday

Incorporating documents that are not plans and specifications, including the contract between the Owner and the General/Prime Contractor. A combination of your knowledge of and business history with the “upstream” party and these guidelines will help to assure that you get the best combination of protection and profit.

article thumbnail

How to Get Paid on California Public Projects

Levelset

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as the federal government (and most states) explicitly prohibits private entities from claiming an interest in public property. Learn more about California lien law : California Mechanics Lien Rules & FAQs.

article thumbnail

How to Get Paid on Georgia Public Projects

Levelset

When payment problems come up on a public project, contractors can’t just file a mechanics lien as a solution, as both the federal government and state governments prohibit private companies from gaining interest in public property. Lien waivers. Deep dive : Georgia’s Very Unusual Rules for Mechanics Lien Waivers.

Georgia 52