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How to Get Paid on New York Public Projects

Levelset

Generally, companies aren’t able to file mechanics liens on public projects unlike with private projects, as the federal government — and many states — prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. The responsibility of doing so falls on the claimant, making proper documentation especially important.

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?Was Not? versus ?Is So?: Court Clarifies Whether Exceeding Monetary License Limit Affects Contractor?s Recovery

Best Practices Construction Law

Under the prior version of Tennessee Code Section 62-6-103, an “unlicensed contractor” was limited to recover only the actual documented expenses that could be shown by clear and convincing evidence. ” In Anchor Pipe Company, Inc. Sweeney-Bronze Development, LLC (Tenn. The amendment to Tenn. Code Ann. §

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

Construction Law Monitor

The legal and business world assume that the B2B relationship and players are more sophisticated. The most important distinction between the rules of B2B and B2C is that consumers are much more protected by government regulation. You have a pre-debt fact gathering and document filing stage, as the first phase.

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Louisiana Contractors & State Licensing – Home Improvement

Construction Law Monitor

Finally the owner needs a copy of the contract documents before any work can start. If a contractor is not properly licensed to be a home improvement contractor, and that contractor is not paid on the home improvement project, that contractor is legally prohibited from filing a lien on the project! ( See La R.S. See La R.S.

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architect arrested in connection with fireman's death

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. mechanics liens. So dont say we didnt warn you. Categories.

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Non-Lawyers cannot represent corporation in Arkansas arbitration

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. mechanics liens. So dont say we didnt warn you. Categories.

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How to Get Paid on Georgia Public Projects

Levelset

When payment problems come up on a public project, contractors can’t just file a mechanics lien as a solution, as both the federal government and state governments prohibit private companies from gaining interest in public property. Lien waivers. Deep dive : Georgia’s Very Unusual Rules for Mechanics Lien Waivers.

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