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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. 536, 537 (1898), and owners need to know the amount of those claims in order to do so intelligently. Danley , 161 N.H.

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No-Damage-For-Delay Provisions and Lien Waivers Remain Enforceable — and Valuable — in New York

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A New York appellate court recently affirmed the dismissal of a subcontractor’s counterclaims for delay damages and for unpaid amounts because they were barred by the parties’ no-damage-for-delay provision and executed lien waivers, respectively. Pizzarotti LLC, a construction manager, sued its subcontractor, X-Treme Concrete, Inc.,

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Texas ‘Retainage’ vs. ‘Reserved Funds’: What’s the Difference & Why it Matters

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Texas lien law: ‘Retainage’ or ‘reserved funds’? In 2021, Texas enacted some sweeping changes to the mechanics lien process effective on projects where the original contract was entered into on or after January 1, 2022. The main changes came in the form of simplified notice procedures and lien filing deadlines.

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Restoration: How to Manage Cash Flow While Waiting for an Insurance Check

Levelset

Meanwhile, you’re incurring expenses that drain your bank account, like purchasing materials and paying employees. However, if the insurance company doesn’t pay, denies the claim, or adjusts it down, then the property owner is responsible for paying for the restoration work. Protect your lien rights. Learn more.

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How to Get Paid on Oregon 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. Oregon bond claim laws. The main type of payment protection on Oregon public projects is the bond claim.

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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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Federal Court dismisses sub's claim against GC because of arbitration

Construction Lawyer

Only a knowledgeable attorney can apply the information here to your particular matter, taking into account the laws of your jurisdiction. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. The Subcontract incorporated the terms and conditions of the Prime Contract by reference.

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