Construction Lawyer

MAY 21, 2009

« Liability for green design | Main. 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. Funds subject to a lien waiver are required to be held by the owner in trust for the subcontractor. Francis , No.

Lien 40

Lien Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2021

And across the country when people cannot pay their water bills, water utilities shut off their water, Even more draconian, in some jurisdictions liens are placed against resident’s homes and then that home is sold at tax sale (for failure to pay a water bill). Today the average residential water bill in New York is $994 a year.

Mississippi 156

Mississippi New York New York City Memphis 156

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 24, 2016

In the event of a default, the liability is a property tax lien collected by the local government with the priority associated with other real property tax liens, so existing mortgage holder consent is required. There were not similar concerns expressed about commercial loans. Commercial PACE programs are still very new.

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Lien Finance Commercial DC 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

In the event of a default, the amount in default (but not the entire principal of the PACE loan) is a liability that is a property tax lien collected by the local government with the priority associated with other real property tax liens, so existing mortgage holder consent to a PACE loan is required. Maryland is typical.

Baltimore 120

Baltimore Maryland Finance Residential 120

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds » May 20, 2009. Liability for green design. Gary Cole has written an interesting blog entry about designers' liability for green projects here:  [link]. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. Categories.

Liability 40

Liability Green Design Illinois 40

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 16, 2020

That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. Some of the companies engaged in this business (. but not all and maybe not even most) file a UCC-1 financing statement in the real estate records that puts third parties on notice to their rights in the system.

Housing 207

Housing Leases Residential Contract 207

Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Started in the green revolution’s holy land, Berkley, California, PACE financing is shorthand for Property-Assessed Clean Energy Financing ( Wikipedia entry ). Well, PACE loans create a lien against properties similar to a tax lien, meaning that the lien has priority over all other debts (including mortgages).

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Finance Lien Green Louisiana 48

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2018

That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. Many of the companies engaged in this business (. but not all) file a UCC-1 financing statement in the real estate records that puts third parties on notice to their rights in the system.

Leases 179

Leases Housing Agreement Residential 179

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

And to keep this compilation of new environmental in context, this April 22nd is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day: SB 007 alters the membership of the Maryland Green Building Council by removing the Secretary of Housing and Community Development or designee and adding the Secretary of Labor or designee.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

And to keep this compilation of new environmental in context, this April 22nd is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day: SB 007 alters the membership of the Maryland Green Building Council by removing the Secretary of Housing and Community Development or designee and adding the Secretary of Labor or designee.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Green Building Law Update

MAY 21, 2017

That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. Many of the companies engaged in this business (. but not all) file a UCC-1 financing statement in the real estate records that puts third parties on notice to their rights in the system.

Leases 232

Leases Housing Agreement Residential 232

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 30, 2012

New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien. A New York court has held that a subcontractor who furnished labor and materials for a cogeneration system was not entitled to a mechanics lien.  Later, Trystate commenced a mechanics lien action, seeking to be paid its claims.

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New York Lien Contractors Illinois 40

Lets Build

JULY 11, 2017

The Lien Zone. A team of construction lawyers provides knowledge about different legal issues in the construction industry such as construction and engineering contracts, mechanics’ liens, insurance. Home Style Green. They talk about how to build your industry using the right marketing, communication and sales tools.

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Construction Industrial Housing Project Management 167

Green Building Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

The wording of the proposed rule is interesting. Not only would it prevent Fannie and Freddie from buying mortgages on properties with PACE loans, but also potentially from buying any mortgages in a community that has a PACE program, whether or not the particular mortgage has a PACE loan associated with it.

Leases 40

Leases Lien California Finance 40

Green Building Law Blog

JULY 20, 2012

The FHFA has not changed its position, and the proposed rule is a blanket prohibition on purchasing mortgages on PACE encumbered properties, and from consenting to PACE liens on properties with existing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac backed mortgages. FHFA proposed a rule on PACE financing on June 15, and is available for download here.

Lien 40

Lien Finance Security Regulation 40

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 7, 2020

The title is free and clear of any and all right, title, or interest of the ground lease holder, any lien of a creditor of the ground lease holder, and any person making claims in relation to the ground lease holder. Senate Bill 806/House Bill 1182 (Chs.

Maryland 227

Maryland Leases Housing Commissioning 227

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

Liability for green design » May 20, 2009. May 20, 2009 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. « Risks in LEED design | Main. Where owner does not pay undisputed amounts, contractor is entitled to attorneys fees.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

Here is a quote: Lenders should review the owner-architect agreement and construction contract to make sure the responsibilities in planning and constructing the green building are clearly detailed. They will also want to make sure that there are penalties to the appropriate parties for failure to deliver the required green building.

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Risk Design Illinois AIA 40

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Athletic Field construction lien case. Jim Hargrove, (D-Hoquiam) (D) on January 26, 2011, to adopt, by reference, the international green construction code to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts at earlier stages in the building and construction design process. Introduced by Rep. Introduced by Sen.

Washington 44

Washington Construction Permits Structural Engineering 44

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

05 to enable the facility to sell diesel fuel containing at least 2% biodiesel fuel or green diesel fuel by volume is exempt from sales tax. BIODIESEL EQUIPMENT: The sale of equipment not installed by the seller to a facility licensed under N.D.C.C. § of Commerce Division of Economic Development and Finance (EDF).

North Dakota 40

North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

05 to enable the facility to sell diesel fuel containing at least 2% biodiesel fuel or green diesel fuel by volume is exempt from sales tax. Biodiesel Equipment Sales Tax Exemption: The sale of equipment not installed by the seller to a facility licensed under N.D.C.C. §

North Dakota 40

North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The sites include the Greene and Sumter Renewal Community, made up of both counties, the Mobile Renewal Community, which includes Prichard and a section of east Mobile, and the Southern Alabama Renewal Community, which includes Wilcox County and parts of Butler, Conecuh, Dallas, Hale, Lowndes, Marengo, Monroe and Perry Counties.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

The sites include the Greene and Sumter Renewal Community, made up of both counties, the Mobile Renewal Community, which includes Prichard and a section of east Mobile, and the Southern Alabama Renewal Community, which includes Wilcox County and parts of Butler, Conecuh, Dallas, Hale, Lowndes, Marengo, Monroe and Perry Counties.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

described by House and Senate Republicans as “green” legislation to create cutting edge energy conservation technology jobs.”. …”the Leadership Energy Environmental Design –LEED, Green Globes etc). o A green purchasing program. Demonstrate knowledge of GSA’s Green Proving Ground Program -­?. Implementation.

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Management Contract Sustainability Life Cycle 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40