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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

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It is governed by the contract, which means it’s part of the agreement between two parties. BLOG How to Streamline Construction Processes from Planning to Payments Learn more → In addition, the same contract has a provision for negotiating variable retainage. Mechanics lien laws have specific deadlines that contractors must follow.

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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 are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. An Illinois appellate court has affirmed the trial court's summary judgment against a lumber company's mechanics lien. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

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#122:  Construction Loan Disbursement Pitfalls

NH Construction Law

The economic loss rule, which generally precludes recovery in a negligence lawsuit absent personal injury or property damage and absent a special relationship between the parties (see Blog #29 ), will be an obstacle here. REI Service Corporation , No. Nor does a negligence claim against the inspector appear promising.

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What Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds

Construction Marketing

If the principal’s bond application is approved, the surety company will require the principal to sign an indemnity agreement before it will issue the bond. The indemnity agreement provides that the principal will hold the surety harmless if a claim is filed against the bond. Sign the indemnity agreement.

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Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. 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 are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. 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. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

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