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#134:  30-Day Accountings for Subcontractor/Supplier Mechanic’s Liens

NH Construction Law

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. I know of no case that has ruled on the issue, but my educated guess is yes. Danley , 161 N.H. 19, 23 (2010). Bostwick , 69 N.H.

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Commercial Construction Checklist for Reviving Stalled Commercial Projects

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It’s not just foreclosed homes that are looking like a bargain to real estate investors in today’s market, but also distressed commercial assets. Here are just a couple things that the best commercial contractors will know need to be answered before you consider taking over a distressed construction project. Is there any wild water?

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. Hillside filed a counterclaim to foreclose its mechanics lien. National City Mortgage v. LEXIS 153 (2nd Dist.,

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Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri. April 20, 2009 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink. mechanics liens. Concord , 269 S.W.3d

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. May 21, 2009 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink. University of St.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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Retention can be withheld on residential or commercial projects and on both public and private projects. Peterson , a construction finance educator and author, “The retention in the retention receivable account is not collectible yet because the contractor has not earned the right to receive it.” According to Steven J.

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Waivers of liens: fraud. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Waivers of liens: fraud : Recent Posts. mechanics liens. Categories.

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