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Louisiana Suppliers – Extra Notice Needed for Lien Rights

Construction Law Monitor

Over the past holiday season, I was at a Christmas party discussing with a friend of mine who runs an electrical supply company here in South Louisiana, the intricacies of notice provisions before a company like his can file a lien on a private project. My office constantly invalidates liens that were not filed correctly.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. An Illinois appellate court has affirmed the trial court's summary judgment against a lumber company's mechanics lien. mechanics liens. March 8, 2012).

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Commercial Construction Checklist: How to Ensure a Stalled Project Site is Safe and Ready to Rebound

HardHatChat

Safety – A construction safety plan should be in place even if you’re not at the site on a daily basis. An idle commercial construction site is just begging to be explored by anyone from the curious passerby, to kids or even vandals and thieves. Be prepared for erosion if your site is unfinished and exposed to the elements.

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8 Ways for Contractors to Build Trust With a Homeowner

Levelset

While you know that your company is one of the good ones, the homeowner is only thinking about the predatory contractors they saw on the news — and they’re finding this trust barrier difficult to navigate. Shady, fly-by-night contractors will promise customers the world — and they hide the fact that they can put a lien on the owner’s home.

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Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri

Construction Lawyer

You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri. April 20, 2009 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. 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. mechanics liens. University of St.

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#66:  Labor Inefficiency Costs: Who Pays? How Much?

NH Construction Law

If the available space for construction gets compressed, workers who are confined by a tighter site or other physical obstacles they didn’t count on, or whose anticipated lay-down or staging areas are shifted to a more distant off-site location, will become less productive. But how is that sum calculated?

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