Know the Difference: Conditional vs. Unconditional Waiver and Release Upon Final Payment
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE: CONDITIONAL VS. UNCONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON FINAL PAYMENT When working in construction, you regularly sign lien release forms before receiving payment.
7 Facts You Should Know About Mechanics Lien in New York
Table of Contents If you’re working on a construction work project in New York State and need to file a mechanics lien, here are seven
Monthly Lien Law Update: September 2019
PG&E bankruptcy results in mechanic liens against hundreds of Sacramento County homes The tragedy of 2017 Camp wildfire continues to harm California residents. PG&E was
Construction Variation Claims: When & How to Make a Compelling Claim
You spend a lot of time considering the expenses and risks when preparing a bid for a construction project. Regardless of how much time you
Do lien rights exist against the property or the leasehold?
Most construction projects are organized in a manner that looks like a tree’s roots. At the top is the owner standing as the trunk of
Monthly Lien Law Update: August 2019
Oregon Court Decides When the End of Work Begins for Calculating Lien Deadline In Oregon, a mechanic’s lien must be filed within 75 days after
When does a preliminary notice need to be served twice?
If you ever try to file a mechanic’s lien on your own to protect your right to be paid on a construction job, you will
What Construction Contractors Can Do to Avoid Litigation
Conflict is common in the construction industry but most conflicts can be resolved without ending up in a legal battle. Construction contractors who plan ahead
Ensure Final Payment – The Actions You Can Take
It is common in large projects operating on serious budgets for final payment to be delayed. This is often the payment that contains the contractor’s
Monthly Lien Law Update: July 2019
Court Upholds Lien Filed Based on a Letter of Intent, When No Construction Contract Was Executed Golden Pond Resident Care Corp. requested a bid from
Top 3 Lien Challenges for Large Construction Firms
Large construction firms face unique challenges when managing their lien filing and tracking process. Much of this complexity comes from the size, scope, and number
Performance Bonds – The Ins, Outs, and How They Affect You on a Public Construction Project
When it comes to schedules and timelines for construction projects, those with experience will agree there are too many possibilities of curve balls that just