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Can Restoration & Remediation Contractors File a Mechanics Lien?

Levelset

The variety of services they provide can create a lot of confusion around their right to file a mechanics lien if they don’t get paid. In an attempt to make things clearer, let’s look at what type of work restoration and remediation contractors can file a lien for — and what type of work is less likely to be protected.

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The Bird Box Dilemma: When False Pay Apps and Lien Waivers Are Not Fraudulent Inducement

Best Practices Construction Law

16, 2019), the court evaluated a sub-subcontractor’s claim on a construction contract dispute arising from the renovations at the Longfellow Bridge and the Hatch Shell in Boston, Massachusetts. certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment. Ciccone d/b/a Ciccone Door Services, (U.S.D.C.

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Plaza Construction Negotiating Pay Settlement for Florida Ritz-Carlton Renovation

ENR Construction

in lien filing covered renovation work on hotel that opened in January. Payment request of $7.7M

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Mayer Building Company for Subcontractors: Payment Guide & Resources

Levelset

Mayer Building Company is a New Orleans-based general contractor that specializes in commercial construction and historic renovations. In short, the company has a wealth of experience in preserving New Orleans’ historic architecture, as well as designing, building, and renovating commercial spaces. . Owned by Ryan D. Project closeout.

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8 Ways for Contractors to Build Trust With a Homeowner

Levelset

While homeowners know they need a contractor to repair their house after a storm, complete a renovation, or build their dream home, they’ve heard the stories. Shady, fly-by-night contractors will promise customers the world — and they hide the fact that they can put a lien on the owner’s home. Contractors often get a bad rap.

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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can). In Pennsylvania, the law states that you cannot file a lien on a purely public entity. These situations are difficult to understand, so my suggestion would be to file the lien and state why you think this is within the law to do so. But I would suggest having a lawyer for this.

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Business (marketing) failure: When the story heads to a spiralling disaster

Construction Marketing Ideas

A Google images montage for “renovation business failure” Yesterday, I received a disturbing email from the executive director of an association to which we belong. First, the association, in encouraging renovators to become members, now has to deal with the real risk of more business failures.