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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Not for the Faint of Heart

Green Building Law Update

That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. The solar lease, as well as any power purchase agreement need to be considered in light of federal and state law (including tax laws) that stimulate new possibilities including create profit. Many of the companies engaged in this business (.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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It can significantly impact the financial standing of contractors, especially when working on projects with a small profit margin. Both retention accounts are shown as current assets and current liabilities, respectively. Plus, not recording retention payable leads to the understating of a company’s liabilities. Fariba Mehdian.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Not for the Faint of Heart

Green Building Law Update

That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. The solar lease, as well as any power purchase agreement need to be considered in light of federal and state law (including tax laws) that stimulate new possibilities including create profit. Many of the companies engaged in this business (.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Fraught with Peril

Green Building Law Update

That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. The solar lease, as well as any power purchase agreement need to be considered in light of federal and state law (including tax laws) that stimulate new possibilities including create profit. Some of the companies engaged in this business (.

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N.C. Construction Law, Policy and News blog: Worthy insights regardless of where you live

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In North Carolina, that means filing a Notice to Lien Agent as your work begins, informing suppliers of the identity of the lien agent, guarding against double payment liability through the Notice of Contract procedure, and enforcing your lien rights timely, when necessary. Safety first, every day.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. Nor does it in any other way prohibit or even regulate PFAS chemicals.

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

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Some contractors watch as their gross profit margins decrease when they take on larger jobs. The surety is also likely to explore a contractor’s payment history on past projects — an inability to make on-time payments to subcontractors and suppliers can increase the risk of mechanics liens or bond claims. . Ability to absorb losses.

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