Claims Contractors Lien Subcontracting 
NH Construction Law
MARCH 28, 2024
It is generally recognized by New Hampshire courts that “[f]ailure to comply with the specific statutory provisions of perfecting a mechanics lien is usually fatal,” Alex Builders & Sons, Inc. 536, 537 (1898), and owners need to know the amount of those claims in order to do so intelligently. Danley , 161 N.H.
NH Construction Law
MARCH 26, 2023
When a general contractor or lower tier subcontractor or supplier records a mechanic’s lien attachment on property, security for the lienor’s hoped-for judgment is achieved – but often something more, and perhaps unintended, is achieved. Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. Eclipse Construction, Inc. ;
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Constructlaw
OCTOBER 20, 2022
A New York appellate court recently affirmed the dismissal of a subcontractor’s counterclaims for delay damages and for unpaid amounts because they were barred by the parties’ no-damage-for-delay provision and executed lien waivers, respectively. Pizzarotti LLC, a construction manager, sued its subcontractor, X-Treme Concrete, Inc.,
Levelset
AUGUST 25, 2022
Given the slim profit margins on construction projects, retainage practices can be incredibly frustrating for contractors. Texas lien law: ‘Retainage’ or ‘reserved funds’? The main changes came in the form of simplified notice procedures and lien filing deadlines. 53.025 provides some insight.
Levelset
MARCH 21, 2022
Restoration contractors can spend a lot of time waiting for payment. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. Protect your lien rights. Set expectations with your customer.
Levelset
JUNE 3, 2022
With this much focus on public works construction, contractors nationwide should be ready to take advantage of the opportunity to work on big government projects at both the federal and state level — as well as be completely prepared to protect their payment rights while doing so. Washington State bond claim laws.
Levelset
APRIL 28, 2022
In recent years, inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages have only increased the likelihood of project delays, performance issues, and contractor default. While general contractors commonly use performance bonds to reduce the risk of default, a bond ultimately protects the property owner, not the GC.
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