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You Risk Paying Twice When Sub-Contractors Don’t Pay Their Bills

Wolgast Corporation

Liens Can Wreak Havoc on Funding. On top of that, that they expect you, the owner, to guarantee to the Bank and the Title Company that the project will be lien-free during construction. The lien laws protect people that supply the resources to build a building. By Brian Stadler, Wolgast President & CEO. Why should you care?

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7 Contractor Tips for Dealing With Insurance Adjusters & Owners

Levelset

Here are seven tips to follow when dealing with customers, insurance adjusters, and the appraisal process. If a contractor doesn’t receive payment, they can’t go after the insurance company – but they do have the right to file a mechanics lien on the owner’s property. Related: The importance of documenting your work with photos.

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California Lien Law In For A Change…

Construction Law Monitor

Over the past few years the California Legislature has been tinkering with its construction lien laws, both public an private. This is a big deal for contractors, lawyers and document preparation companies because the entire landscape is changing. Nevertheless, many have happened and more changes are set to come shortly.

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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Lien requirements. Disseminating compliance information and collecting data via paper often leads to delays, lost information and outdated documents. When you’re dealing with compliance, you need to have easy access to information and make data visible throughout your organization. Building codes. Credit and background checks.

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Sworn Statement of Amount Due – Louisiana’s Public Lien

Construction Law Monitor

Here at Wolfe Law Group , I have been blogging a lot lately on liens for both public and private projects ( See other posts here ). Anytime a property is owned by and arm of the state then you are dealing with a public project. Although, this seems simple, many contractors do not always see the connection. 38:2241 et seq. ).

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How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects

Levelset

Protecting your payment rights on public works projects is crucial — contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much as on private ones. New Jersey bond claim laws & liens on contract funds. Similarly, every claimant must send a preliminary notice to file a lien on contract funds.

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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

This is mainly because I kept very accurate records and documentation throughout the project and made sure to get approvals in writing. Figure out what you’re dealing with. However, knowing how to deal with each particular type of organization is a huge bonus in figuring out how to navigate the situation.

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