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#130:  Secured Lenders' Rights to Construction Contract Payments

NH Construction Law

Worse, a lawsuit against the general contractor or subcontractor for breach of contract after abandonment of the project will almost certainly be futile; the default on its loan usually signals that it won’t be able to pay a judgment and is probably headed for bankruptcy.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

Like many states, New Hampshire law requires that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay wages to its employees, the general contractor must pay them. RSA 275:46. On federally funded projects the Davis Bacon Act requires the submission of certified payrolls in order to ensure compliance with the prevailing wage requirements.

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

NH Construction Law

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. Suppose the owner files for bankruptcy protection before that step is taken. 481 (1987).

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#121:  Owners' Duties to Withhold Money for Subcontractors

NH Construction Law

In New Hampshire, an owner generally owes no duty to subcontractors to see that they get paid. 6, 2023), decided by New Hampshire’s bankruptcy court. And this month, a court has finally agreed. And this month, a court has finally agreed. The case is In re The Prospect-Woodward Home , 2023 BNH 001 (Jan.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The average wage of the new jobs must equal or exceed 90% of the county average wage (as published by DED), and the company must offer health insurance and pay at least 50% of the premium for all full time employees in MO. NEW HAMPSHIRE – updated for 2014. The center also works closely with the U.S.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The average wage of the new jobs must equal or exceed the county average wage (as published by DED), and the company must offer health insurance and pay at least 50 percent of the premium for all full time employees in MO. NEW HAMPSHIRE. Agency for International Development, and the New Hampshire International Trade Association.

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