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Texas Homestead Lien Rules & Requirements

Levelset

Mechanics liens are among the most powerful tools for contractors to ensure they get paid what they’ve earned on a construction project. In Texas, contractors must send multiple notices and meet strict deadlines to preserve their right to a lien if they need to file one. Rules & requirements for a homestead lien.

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What Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds

Construction Marketing

Surety bonds are financial guarantees that are issued to ensure the individual or company who obtains the bond will perform work in a legally compliant manner and will avoid fraud and misconduct. Surety – The bonding company that guarantees the principal’s ethical operations and legal compliance by issuing the bond.

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How to Get Paid on Washington State Public Projects

Levelset

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as both the federal and state governments explicitly prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. However, contractors have to follow certain steps in order to keep their payment rights secure on public works projects.

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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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#122:  Construction Loan Disbursement Pitfalls

NH Construction Law

Banks insist on this as a way to ensure that the mortgages securing their construction loans are supported by enough value on the ground to collateralize repayment. If the Seymour case shuts out a claim against the bank, do owner/borrowers have a legal claim against the inspector, with whom they have no contract? Very round.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. The difference between secured and unsecured debts. It doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just have to hold your nose and sign, then hope for the best.”. Best practices for handling change orders.

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Textura-CPM : the powerful construction payment management system

Construction Cost Estimating

With Textura—CPM both General Contractors and Subcontractors can get the ability to make an online entry for invoices as well as online submission of waivers and compliance documents at a quickest possible time. Thus the system makes a significant time savings for the contractors.