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Virginia Joins 11 Other States Prohibiting Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

1997), which held that “pay if paid” clauses are unenforceable because it essentially forces a subcontractor to waive or forfeit his constitutionally protected mechanics lien rights if the owner fails to pay the general contractor. 435) and Virginia’s wage theft statute (Va. Code 11-4.6). this is the “pay if paid” prohibition); and.

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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. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. National City Mortgage v.

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#122:  Construction Loan Disbursement Pitfalls

NH Construction Law

The idea is that the loan disbursements should pay only for properly completed work (or suitably stored materials on site), and the inspector better able than the homeowner/borrower to gauge this. That puts the owner/borrower in a pickle. Don’t count on it. In Coachman Estates of Barrington, LLC v. REI Service Corporation , No.

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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

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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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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. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri. 3d 489 (Mo.App.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds.

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Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate. mechanics liens.