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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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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. Surety – The bonding company that guarantees the principal’s ethical operations and legal compliance by issuing the bond.

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Court Recognizes Day-to-Day Changes Are Compensable Despite Contractual Waivers

Best Practices Construction Law

The owner-contractor agreement contains a “no damages for delay” clause; a clause requiring that all changes be in writing before work is performed; and a clause requiring partial lien waivers and releases with each periodic payment. It happens all the time!

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. March 8, 2012).

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Joint Check Agreements On Construction Projects: What Suppliers Need To Know

Construction Law Monitor

Joint check agreements are very popular in the construction industry. In fact, many folks mistakenly believe that joint check agreements are exclusively a construction industry instrument. Perhaps the joint check agreement is the most misunderstood and dangerous document you can confront on a construction project.

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#122:  Construction Loan Disbursement Pitfalls

NH Construction Law

If the Seymour case shuts out a claim against the bank, do owner/borrowers have a legal claim against the inspector, with whom they have no contract? If you’re wondering how often an owner has hired me to review the documents in advance, I can tell you, it’s a round number. That puts the owner/borrower in a pickle.

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