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Broad Form Lien Waivers No Longer Part of the Game in North Carolina

Best Practices Construction Law

And if you are a contractor or subcontractor in North Carolina, the law makers recently afforded you some additional protections to your lien rights. The law, effective March 1, 2022, states that a similar advanced or broad lien waiver as part of a progress payment is also not enforceable.

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Texas Homestead Lien Rules & Requirements

Levelset

Mechanics liens are among the most powerful tools for contractors to ensure they get paid what they’ve earned on a construction project. In Texas, contractors must send multiple notices and meet strict deadlines to preserve their right to a lien if they need to file one. Rules & requirements for a homestead lien.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. It’s fairly common, especially on commercial and public construction projects, and typically ranges from 5 - 10% of the total contract price.

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The Bird Box Dilemma: When False Pay Apps and Lien Waivers Are Not Fraudulent Inducement

Best Practices Construction Law

As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment. Mass) (Dec.

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What Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds

Construction Marketing

Surety bonds are financial guarantees that are issued to ensure the individual or company who obtains the bond will perform work in a legally compliant manner and will avoid fraud and misconduct. A surety bond is a contract between the following three parties: • Principal – The construction company or individual seeking the bond.

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Owners Can Get Cake and Icing Under New Tennessee Lien Law

Best Practices Construction Law

The new statute, signed into in May 2018, immediately created a cause of action providing for remedies for the successful challenge of the validity of a lien against a property. 4) Any actual damages incurred by the owner. 4) Any actual damages incurred by the owner.

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Virginia Joins 11 Other States Prohibiting Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

If you have Googled, “ Virginia Pay If Paid ” or “ Virginia Pay When Paid ” or “ Pay if Paid Enforceable ” or “ best construction lawyer ever “, then you likely have found your way here (that last one is mere puffery ). If you have construction projects in Virginia, then read on. What’s the difference?

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