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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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What is a ‘Mechanic’s Lien’: Understanding Your Rights and Obligations

Building Radar

A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim against a property for unpaid work or materials provided during construction or renovation. What is a Mechanic’s Lien? What is a Mechanic’s Lien? If the property owner fails to resolve the lien, the lienholder may seek foreclosure to recover the owed amount.

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The Bird Box Dilemma: When False Pay Apps and Lien Waivers Are Not Fraudulent Inducement

Best Practices Construction Law

16, 2019), the court evaluated a sub-subcontractor’s claim on a construction contract dispute arising from the renovations at the Longfellow Bridge and the Hatch Shell in Boston, Massachusetts. certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment. Ciccone d/b/a Ciccone Door Services, (U.S.D.C.

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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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7 Contractor Tips for Dealing With Insurance Adjusters & Owners

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If a contractor doesn’t receive payment, they can’t go after the insurance company – but they do have the right to file a mechanics lien on the owner’s property. Legal advice and insurance advice are off limits , but offering reassurance to a homeowner is not. Keep detailed records.

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The Ultimate Construction Glossary for 2024: Essential Terms and Definitions

Building Radar

As-built drawings are indispensable for facility management, maintenance, and any subsequent renovations. What is a ‘Mechanic’s Lien’? A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim that contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers can place on a property if they are not paid for their work or materials.

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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This policy may also cover legal fees involved in certain types of lawsuits. Builder’s risk insurance protects the building while it’s under construction or renovation, allowing the policyholder to recoup losses caused by accidents, fires, weather, vandalism, theft, or other risks named in the policy.