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Can Restoration & Remediation Contractors File a Mechanics Lien?

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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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NY Appellate Court Enforces Pay-If-Paid Provision Against Party With No Lien Rights

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(Dewberry) contracted with the New York City Economic Development Corporations’ Build-It- Back Hurricane Sandy Program to inspect homes for structural, asbestos, and lead paint issues. Dewberry retained Entech Engineering PC (Entech) to perform pre-construction lead paint inspections of homes. Here, Entech had no lien law rights.

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Buyer Beware: Five Commercial Construction Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Distressed Note

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By using the existing subcontractors instead of hiring someone new, you can resolve or avoid a mechanics lien as you’ll be adhering to the original subcontractor contract. Once, when we were inspecting a vacant building we noticed water had been left in the lines. Is there any damage to the property due to neglect or vandalism?

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Mayer Building Company for Subcontractors: Payment Guide & Resources

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Digging deeper into company processes for payment, change orders, lien waivers, and more will give you a sense of what to expect while working with them. . Upon receipt of payment, subcontractors must submit an executed lien waiver. Download Mayer Building Company’s sample lien waiver. . Progress payments & lien waivers.

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How a Construction-to-Permanent Loan Impacts Contractors & Lenders

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They are careful to ensure that every contractor payment is justified by the percentage of work they have performed , as confirmed by the construction progress inspection. This highlights how crucial draw inspections are for keeping balance sheets up to date throughout the project. Failing to protect lien rights. Learn more.

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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

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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. Do you want to learn more about home inspection? Constructrr. 99% Invisible. The successful home inspector podcast.

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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

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An insurance carrier’s claims adjuster will inspect property damage and arrive at a dollar figure calculated to cover the cost of repairs. If the insurance company is dragging their feet, a restoration contractor can still likely file a mechanics lien on the property. AOBs and mechanics liens. Pro: Hiring a public adjuster.