Construction Law Monitor
APRIL 2, 2015
A mechanic’s lien is a last-resort measure used by construction procurers to obtain payment withheld by a client. In this day and age, however, many clients harbor valid concerns about fraudulent liens, especially considering Louisiana’s loose requirements for filing a mechanic’s lien. Conditional; 2.Unconditional;
Construction Law Monitor
APRIL 2, 2015
mechanic’s lien is a last-resort measure used by construction procurers to obtain payment withheld by a client. In this day and age, however, many clients harbor valid concerns about fraudulent liens, especially considering Louisiana’s loose requirements for filing a mechanic’s lien. Conditional; 2.Unconditional;
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Construction Law Monitor
OCTOBER 30, 2013
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) is a very useful place for Louisiana contractors. The contractor who is applying for the Home Improvement license needs to provide general liability insurance and show that the contractor or the registering entity is registered with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
Construction Law Monitor
APRIL 17, 2012
Here at Wolfe Law Group , I have been blogging a lot lately on liens for both public and private projects ( See other posts here ). Since the state owns the land, there are no security devices , such as a lien that can attach to the land and call for its foreclosure in the event of default or non-payment.
Construction Law Monitor
OCTOBER 9, 2013
In common terms, the PWA allows you to lien property in order to secure your right to payment. The notice of contract filing is important because, depending on the amount of the contract, the filing date will determine the time period in which one can file a lien. Louisiana Revised Statute 9:4831. What is a Notice of Contract?
Construction Law Monitor
MARCH 6, 2012
Here in Louisiana, contractor licensing law is governed by the State Licensing Board for Contractors (SLBC). Finally the owner needs a copy of the contract documents before any work can start. I deal with these rules daily but this client’s issue helped to refresh me. The actual statues are codified in La R.S. 37:2150 et seq.
Construction Lawyer
MARCH 28, 2012
His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Louisiana does not give res judicata effect to an unconfirmed arbitration award. In Louisiana, the doctrine of res judicata is codified in statute, which provides that a judgment bars relitigation of causes of action. mechanics liens.
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