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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

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Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit concluded that a “pay if paid” clause in a subcontract was not ambiguous and, therefore, enforceable against the subcontractor.

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

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She recalls her experience speaking with a fellow attorney who had to go through a 129-page subcontract that could have been cut down to ten pages. “It’s The shifting of risk and liabilities is a very common practice when drafting contracts. A mechanic’s lien works the same way,” says Karalynn. “If

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State by State Incentives Guide

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