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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

And don’t think you’ll get legal fees in a settlement – it just won’t happen. Sometimes there is a much simpler solution and getting bogged down with all the legal mumbo jumbo can cause you to lose site of other less expensive alternatives. File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can).

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Successful Commercial Construction Strategies and Operations: Tip #2

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For example, if your general contractor falls behind on paying their sub contractors, or they don’t pay them at all, then those subs have lien rights that you as the developer or your tenant will have to pay the sub contractor or defend your rights as a property owner. Check at least three references. But that’s not all.

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Can Restoration & Remediation Contractors File a Mechanics Lien?

Levelset

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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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Court Holds That Temporary Labor Company Not a “Subcontractor” For Lien Purposes

Best Practices Construction Law

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. The contract does not refer to a particular project.

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Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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