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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. EQUIPMENT RENTAL ( see La R.S. 9:4802(G)(1) ). Very strong rights indeed.

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Leasing Equipment in Louisiana? How To Protect Your Lien Claim

Construction Law Monitor

You are in the business of leasing heavy equipment to contractors. There is likely no answer for you under the lien law – unless you filed a notice of lease agreement with the owner within the appropriate time frame. Under both Acts, a Lessor of movables (equipment, vehicles, etc.) What do you do? ” La.

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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. 3d 489 (Mo.App.

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

NH Construction Law

Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid. See Town of Bedford v. Brooks , 121 N.H.

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

Levelset

At their core, insurance policies are agreements between two parties: the insurer and the policyholder. Clearly, the work of the subcontractor will be covered, though damaged or stolen equipment may be on a case-by-case basis. A construction bond is a three-party agreement between the principal (i.e.

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constructionattorneyblog: New York court holds that contractor.

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. New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien.  Later, Trystate commenced a mechanics lien action, seeking to be paid its claims. mechanics liens.

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Construction Contract Tip: Pay Attention to “Coordination and Cooperation ” Clauses

Best Practices Construction Law

If you are a contractor, there are a number of key provisions that you will want to be on the “look out” before you sign the agreement. Re Commercial Contractors Equipment, Inc. I have reviewed five new construction contracts in the past two weeks. 2003 WL 22232953 (A.S.B.C.A.) Keep it positive.