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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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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

Levelset

In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor. Retention can be withheld on residential or commercial projects and on both public and private projects.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

It’s fairly common, especially on commercial and public construction projects, and typically ranges from 5 - 10% of the total contract price. For many construction businesses, the retainage payment accounts for their entire profit margin on the project. Mechanics lien laws have specific deadlines that contractors must follow.

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#130:  Secured Lenders' Rights to Construction Contract Payments

NH Construction Law

It happens this way: A contractor or subcontractor borrows money from a lender, and as security for the loan it gives the lender an assignment of or lien on its receivables and contract rights. Any subsequent square-up was between lender and borrower, and not the account debtor’s concern. Not unless he is prepared to pay twice!

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Only a knowledgeable attorney can apply the information here to your particular matter, taking into account the laws of your jurisdiction. LEXIS 153 (2nd Dist.,

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Commercial Debt Collection – How Do I Collect When A Company Owes Me Money?

Construction Law Monitor

Most business think that when an account is overdue, then they call up a debt collection agency and the debt will be collected or its deemed bad debt. Businesses write off huge percentages of accounts receivable every year based off this flawed thinking. Delinquent Accounts Can Ruin A Business – Put An End To Them.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Only a knowledgeable attorney can apply the information here to your particular matter, taking into account the laws of your jurisdiction. University of St.

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