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Can Restoration & Remediation Contractors File a Mechanics Lien?

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The variety of services they provide can create a lot of confusion around their right to file a mechanics lien if they don’t get paid. In an attempt to make things clearer, let’s look at what type of work restoration and remediation contractors can file a lien for — and what type of work is less likely to be protected.

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How to Get Paid on Washington State Public Projects

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Washington State is often at the forefront of infrastructure work with its commitment to improving public transit and affordable housing. 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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A Contractor’s Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance: Is Your Project Covered?

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On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. This snapshot won’t provide you with the information needed to have a deeper understanding of how everything works if a customer suffers property damage and considers filing a claim.

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A Contractor’s Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance: Is Your Project Covered?

Levelset

On projects like this, property owners typically count on an insurance claim to pay for the work – they may not have cash on hand to pay you out of pocket. This snapshot won’t provide you with the information needed to have a deeper understanding of how everything works if a customer suffers property damage and considers filing a claim.

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Payment of Retainage with “conditions attached” Deemed Non-Payment

Best Practices Construction Law

Given the amount of leftover Halloween candy in our house, you bet that I can make some deals with my kiddos: “If you do this, I will give you some candy” … or … “If you don’t stop doing this … I won’t give you any candy.” ” The contractor did not reply.

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In The Pipeline – Changes in Louisiana Construction Law

Construction Law Monitor

If there is any one constant in the legal profession, it is that the law is an ever-evolving, static thing. The first, Senate Bill 183 , is the furthest along of the three, having successfully passed through the Senate and out of the House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Nevertheless, critics of the bill anticipate that it will ultimately increase building costs, and will only exacerbate the current shortage of affordable housing in California. The bill also precludes recovery of liquidated damages or penalties. creating systems and protocols to confirm timely payment of wages to subcontractors’ workers.