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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

The redemption or extinguishment of the ground rent is effective to conclusively vest a fee simple title in the ground lease tenant when the ground lease tenant records the certificate in the county land records. Senate Bill 170/House Bill 241 (Chs. Senate Bill 806/House Bill 1182 (Chs. House Bill 149 (Ch. Recordation of Instruments.

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Regulations (or none) and construction marketing: Looking beneath the surface

Construction Marketing Ideas

Should someone I know well (an 18-year-old) sign a legal waiver document before going to work on a residential renovation site? This morning, I observed a situation very close to home that caused my voice to rise in anger. Questions swirled: What is he doing that would require this sort of waiver?

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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With that, HBI’s 2022 Homebuilding Engagement Study found that 35% of the residential construction workforce was thinking of quitting their current jobs, and that half of those were considering leaving the field altogether. . To attract applicants, Turning Leaf recently raised its entry-level compensation to $17 per hour. And on Aug.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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For example, assume you paint residential structures of all types. Project owners or GCs will want a certificate of insurance proving that you have your own liability insurance. . Workers compensation insurance. Let’s also say you’re painting the exterior of a historic home that has many unique features.

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Louisiana Contractors & State Licensing – Home Improvement

Construction Law Monitor

et seq ) need to have a “certificate” (not a full license) with the SLBC to perform any home improvement contracting services in excess of $7,500 but below $75,000. Residential contractors need to be registered with the SLBC. Finally, and most importantly for contractors, it is easy to get this certification.

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New York Home Improvement Contracts: What Residential Contractors Need to Include

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In the State of New York, contractors working on certain residential projects need to have a good understanding of the NY Home Improvement Contracts Act. Here’s what NY residential contractors must include (and what can’t be included) in a New York home improvement contract. Learn more.

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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What Residential Contractors Need to Know

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In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. However, when it comes to residential projects, many states like Pennsylvania provide additional requirements and protections for homeowners. Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.