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7 Contractor Tips for Dealing With Insurance Adjusters & Owners

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In turn, the owner is relying on the insurance company to pay their claim. Dig deeper: What contractors need to know about the insurance claims process. Here are seven tips to follow when dealing with customers, insurance adjusters, and the appraisal process. Contractors shouldn’t be claims negotiators,” Brown says.

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How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects

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Protecting your payment rights on public works projects is crucial — contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much as on private ones. In the event of a payment dispute, contractors file claims against the payment bond instead of against the property itself. Payment protection on New Jersey public projects.

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How to Get Paid on Washington State Public Projects

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Protecting your payment rights on public works projects is crucial, as contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much as on private ones. In the event of a payment dispute, contractors file claims against the payment bond instead of against the property itself. Washington State bond claim laws.

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How to Get Paid on New York Public Projects

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Public works construction in these areas is lucrative and can provide major boosts for contractors, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t also challenges in these projects — contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much as they deal with them on private ones. New York bond claims. times the amount owed.

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Sworn Statement of Amount Due – Louisiana’s Public Lien

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Here at Wolfe Law Group , I have been blogging a lot lately on liens for both public and private projects ( See other posts here ). Anytime a property is owned by and arm of the state then you are dealing with a public project. Although, this seems simple, many contractors do not always see the connection. 38:2241 et seq. ).

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8 Ways for Contractors to Build Trust With a Homeowner

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Shady, fly-by-night contractors will promise customers the world — and they hide the fact that they can put a lien on the owner’s home. They’ll collect a few checks, perform shoddy work, and then file a lien when the customer doesn’t pay. It’s also important to educate your customer about mechanics liens. Be responsive.

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Get An Attorney To Read Your Construction Contract – Every Time

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Construction contracts are historically confusing documents and they contain a bunch of popular provisions with confusing interpretations like pay when paid clauses , indemnity provisions, claim notice requirements, and more. Provide the contract documents to us, and we’ll turn around a review in a day or two.