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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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Commercial Debt Collection – How Do I Collect When A Company Owes Me Money?

Construction Law Monitor

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects the consumer, not businesses. Most business think that when an account is overdue, then they call up a debt collection agency and the debt will be collected or its deemed bad debt. You have a pre-debt fact gathering and document filing stage, as the first phase.

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PACE Programs are Stepping Up the Pace

Green Building Law Update

In the event of a default, the liability is a property tax lien collected by the local government with the priority associated with other real property tax liens, so existing mortgage holder consent is required. There were not similar concerns expressed about commercial loans. Commercial PACE programs are still very new.

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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

Baltimore is proposing to allow the PACE financing of any equipment, device or material intended to improve energy efficiency, including in new construction (e.g., providing opportunities to separately finance the top 20% of a construction project or.), Commercial PACE programs are still very new.

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Louisiana Public Contract Law: Material Supplier Notice Requirement

Construction Law Monitor

Over the past few years there has been a spike in public work and as these jobs reach completion contractors, subcontractors, equipment lessors, laborers and materials suppliers are forced to become well versed in the layout of the public bid law. In Louisiana public contracts and jobs have been gaining momentum for my clients.

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

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Contractors need to be able to show the surety that they can perform the work on the project , including the ability to track job costs on a daily or weekly basis and having the right equipment and personnel to handle the various tasks. Next, subtract the sum of your accounts payable, short-term debts owed, and over-billings.

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Louisiana Public Contract Law: Material Supplier Notice Requirement

Construction Law Monitor

Over the past few years there has been a spike in public work and as these jobs reach completion contractors, subcontractors, equipment lessors, laborers and materials suppliers are forced to become well versed in the layout of the public bid law. In Louisiana public contracts and jobs have been gaining momentum for my clients.