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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Fraught with Peril

Green Building Law Update

That language accomplishes next to nothing for the seller or buyer and may only serve to mitigate risk for the real estate brokers. That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. Maybe not surprisingly, this dark underbelly of the solar industry is not only a residential problem.

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

Levelset

However, larger projects come with greater risks and additional challenges. Large, multi-year projects are also more likely to face risks from potential economic changes, supply chain issues, and other unforeseen pressures that can threaten them. The construction industry has one of the highest rates of business failure.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.” Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. Make sense of your contracts.

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Seventh Circuit examines "pay-if-paid" provision

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. The question became whether the general or the subcontractor would bear the risk of loss. Goodman has also worked on appeals and appeared before appellate courts. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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Common Law Analysis – Pay-if-paid, Pay-when-paid & Liquidating Agreements in Construction Contracts

Construction Law Monitor

A liquidating agreement clause can act like a lien, in that it gives causes of action to the subcontractor against the owner where there is no privy of contract. Always consult with an attorney before negotiating contracts in the construction industry no matter how large or small the project. Click here for Daniel S. Sloan pg 17.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. This organization is good for all construction and related industries. Put Money In And Take Money Out - Of your business is O.K.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. This organization is good for all construction and related industries. Put Money In And Take Money Out - Of your business is O.K.