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Can Restoration & Remediation Contractors File a Mechanics Lien?

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Restoration and remediation contractors provide a unique blend of services. 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. An overview of mechanics lien rights. Lien rights depend on the type of restoration work.

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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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8 Ways for Contractors to Build Trust With a Homeowner

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Contractors often get a bad rap. While homeowners know they need a contractor to repair their house after a storm, complete a renovation, or build their dream home, they’ve heard the stories. They can come in expecting contractors to take advantage of them. 8 ways for contractors to build trust with a homeowner.

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Mechanics Lien and Bond Claims Best Practices

Best Practices Construction Law

He is the founder of Zlien.com , a national mechanics lien filing and compliance management service. Scott writes the Construction Lien Blog , which analyzes construction lien laws and regulations across the nation. Understand What Type of “Lien” Is Available. I hope you enjoy. + + + + + + + + + + + +.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. Hillside filed a counterclaim to foreclose its mechanics lien. National City Mortgage v.

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

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Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. May 21, 2009 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink.

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