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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

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When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. Contractors often wish they could simply deal with the insurance company directly through an assignment of benefits. AOBs take the homeowner out of the claims equation.

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Payment of Retainage with “conditions attached” Deemed Non-Payment

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Given the amount of leftover Halloween candy in our house, you bet that I can make some deals with my kiddos: “If you do this, I will give you some candy” … or … “If you don’t stop doing this … I won’t give you any candy.” Wright & Morrisey, Inc. ,

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Contracts: What to Look Out for

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Contracts are an agreement signed by your firm and a client that sets the rules for the work to be done. Deal Breakers. “No damages for delay” clauses that remove your ability to claim actual damages for delay beyond your control and imposed by an upstream party. Final payment as a waiver of all claims.

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Litigation Topics for Prime / Subcontractor Contracts

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A good subcontractor will have his attorney review any agreement to make sure that the deal is an even one. There should be a clear provision in the contract outlining the process whereby CO’s are made and approved; Define change order – modification to work already contemplated by the agreement; (ie different materials).

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EXTRAS POTENTIALLY RECOVERABLE IN QUANTUM MERUIT

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You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. 2012), dealing with the recovery of extras.  The ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.  Carter Constr. LEXIS 222 (4th Dist.

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constructionattorneyblog: No Arbitration for Aesthetic Effect

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You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. « Watch for Bank Shield Laws in Dealing with Lenders | Main. Any Claim arising out of or related to the Contract, except Claims relating to aesthetic effect. mechanics liens. Categories.

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How to Get Paid on Texas Public Projects

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Contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much as they deal with them on private ones, and protecting your payment rights is just as imperative as on any private project. Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise. Texas bond claim law.

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