Levelset

AUGUST 25, 2022

Texas lien law: ‘Retainage’ or ‘reserved funds’? In 2021, Texas enacted some sweeping changes to the mechanics lien process effective on projects where the original contract was entered into on or after January 1, 2022. The main changes came in the form of simplified notice procedures and lien filing deadlines.

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Texas Lien Claims Contract 52

Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

There is not a universal definition of “substantial completion,” and some contracts define it in vague terms that leave a lot of interpretation. Retainage does not extend the mechanics lien deadline A mechanics lien is perhaps the most powerful tool that contractors have to force payment.

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Contractors Cash Flow Lien Negotiation 98

Levelset

JUNE 13, 2022

Let’s start with some basic definitions under NY Gen. This definition also covers a few other types of contracts. Any mechanics lien filed against your property may be discharged. Payment of the agreed-upon price under the home improvement contract prior to filing a mechanic’s lien may invalidate such lien.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

A water infrastructure “asset owner” must reimburse MDE for costs incurred, and a lien must be established for nonpayment under specified circumstances. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

A water infrastructure “asset owner” must reimburse MDE for costs incurred, and a lien must be established for nonpayment under specified circumstances. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Athletic Field construction lien case. This act allows for the indemnification of a public agency in a claim filed by a design professional only to the extent of any negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional. Senate Bill 5643 (Revising the definition of “well” in water well construction).

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Levelset

MAY 20, 2022

Even though public works construction often serves as a source of major benefit for contractors, these projects definitely aren’t exempt from the payment challenges that contractors often see on private projects. Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise. Texas bond claim law.

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Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 30, 2006

The owners asserted that the claim was barred by the four year statute of limitations for "[a]ctions based upon tort, contract or otherwise against any person for an act or omission of such person in the design, planning, supervision, observation or management of construction, or construction of an improvement to real property.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Within that definition, the qualifying organizations must also meet a capital spending requirement. If ownership of a device is transferred immediately upon completion of installation, and the device is fully operational, the credit transfers to and may be claimed by the purchaser of the device. Reference: N.D.C.C. § 57-38-01.8.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

State Credits available against the Corporate Income Tax: Education Credit (AS 43.20.014): Taxpayers that contribute to vocational education programs or accredited Alaska universities or colleges for educational purposes or facilities may claim a tax credit for 50% of the first $100,000, 100% of the next $200,000, and 50% of further contributions.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The program is capped at 10,000 new jobs being claimed each year by all participants; whereas a taxpayer is limited to a maximum of 400 new jobs per year. The credit provided to the investor totals 39 percent of the cost of the investment and is claimed over a seven-year period. time permanent jobs paying above average wages.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

Within that definition, the qualifying organizations must also meet a capital spending requirement. The Authority is limited to $2,000,000 per project. The interest rates paid by a qualifying manufacturer are market rates which are set through a competitive bid process when the Authority issues and sells its program bonds to fund the loan.

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North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Definition and refinement of requirements. The Owner may hold a retainage for completion of any punch list(s) for the estimated cost to complete the punch list and /or release of liens. During this meeting, the following issues will be discussed and established: Project number and title. Site investigation. Detailed scope of work.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 23 00 Procurement Definitions. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 71 00 Contracting Definitions. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 23 00 Procurement Definitions. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 71 00 Contracting Definitions. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

tool is being designed to capture OJT requests so that the volume an scope can be analyzed and a program developed to provide vehicles for these organization to ensure their personnel possess the competencies that they are claiming credit for. The term Sustainability applies within the definition of High Performance Buildings from EISA 07. “A

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