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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. After all, the faster the insurance company pays the owner, the quicker you can get paid ! Dig deeper: What contractors need to know about the insurance claims process. You may feel the urge to step in and help with the adjuster.

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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

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When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs.

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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

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The concept is not new, but nationally, residential PACE programs generally have been put on hold or foregone as a result of concerns of HUD and the Federal Home Loan Banks, that issued a directive in February 2011 to refrain from purchasing mortgage loans secured by properties with outstanding first lien PACE obligations.

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Contracts: What to Look Out for

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Deal Breakers. Attempts to make you indemnify the entire project or insure the upstream party for its own acts. “No damages for delay” clauses that remove your ability to claim actual damages for delay beyond your control and imposed by an upstream party. Final payment as a waiver of all claims.

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Litigation Topics for Prime / Subcontractor Contracts

Construction Law Monitor

A good subcontractor will have his attorney review any agreement to make sure that the deal is an even one. Very important risk-shifiting devices – can determine a win or loss regarding a claim. Insurance can be purchased by prime or sub to cover the indemnity obligation. Lien Waivers. Indemnity Clauses.

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EXTRAS POTENTIALLY RECOVERABLE IN QUANTUM MERUIT

Construction Lawyer

2012), dealing with the recovery of extras.  The   The complaint included counts for breach of contract, but also quasi-contractual claims:  quantum meruit and unjust enrichment, respectively.  ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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constructionattorneyblog: No Arbitration for Aesthetic Effect

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« Watch for Bank Shield Laws in Dealing with Lenders | Main. Any Claim arising out of or related to the Contract, except Claims relating to aesthetic effect. This provision would seem to render the entire case moot if the architect made a decision on the claim. mechanics liens. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

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