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#134:  30-Day Accountings for Subcontractor/Supplier Mechanic’s Liens

NH Construction Law

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. But rarely are such amounts updated in 30-day intervals. McGranahan v.

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5 Challenges in Meeting Construction Deadlines and How To Solve Them

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In fact, the last leg of a product’s journey is estimated to account for 53% of the total delivery cost. A lien waiver is a fancy word used in the construction industry for receipt of payment. Build a buffer period into the schedule to account for unexpected events. Waiting for Payment. Inadequate Risk Management.

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#83:  The Impact of Bankruptcy on Perfecting a Mechanic's Lien

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As discussed in an earlier blog (#60), in order to “perfect” a mechanic’s lien in New Hampshire the lienor must institute court action for the purpose of getting an attachment order, Topjian Plumbing Heating, Inc. ” Our question is whether New Hampshire’s mechanic’s lien statute is such a law. .”

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

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For many construction businesses, the retainage payment accounts for their entire profit margin on the project. BLOG How to Streamline Construction Processes from Planning to Payments Learn more → In addition, the same contract has a provision for negotiating variable retainage. This can be used in a couple of different ways.

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#121:  Owners' Duties to Withhold Money for Subcontractors

NH Construction Law

A few years back I blogged ( #19 ) that RSA 447:8 might be an exception to this general rule, imposing a trust in favor of subcontractors on money that an owner owes to a general contractor if the proper notices are given by the subcontractors. Accordingly, MacMillin’s later-recorded lien was held to have priority over the mortgage.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

Only a knowledgeable attorney can apply the information here to your particular matter, taking into account the laws of your jurisdiction. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. An Illinois appellate court has affirmed the trial court's summary judgment against a lumber company's mechanics lien. mechanics liens.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

Only a knowledgeable attorney can apply the information here to your particular matter, taking into account the laws of your jurisdiction. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. University of St.

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