Written by Avvo Staff, almost 4 years ago.
Land development and building construction involves many contractual agreements and compliance with a range of federal, state, and local land-development laws. Disputes are common in areas... more
Written by attorney Scott Wolfe, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
If you've done work on a construction project and haven't been paid, Washington laws may provide you with lien rights. To take advantage of this powerful collection tool, it's important that you... more
Written by attorney Scott Wolfe, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
If you have not been paid for work you have done on a property, you may be able to collect the money you are owed by filing a construction lien, or commonly referred to as a Mechanics Lien. You can... more
Written by attorney Scott Wolfe, almost 4 years ago.
To file a construction lien against your property, a contractor must meet certain legal prequalifications. County recorders, however, are required to file construction lien instruments presented... more
Written by attorney Kevin Veler, almost 4 years ago.
Contractors Who Need to Be Licensed. Contractors building new homes, buildings or structures must generally be licensed in one of 3 categories: Residential-Basic, Residential-Light Commerical or... more
Written by attorney Stephen Padula, over 3 years ago.
Establishing a Construction Lien if you have a Direct Contract with the Owner. 1. Record the Claim of Lien within ninety (90) days from the date of last performing work on the project (for purposes... more
Written by attorney Jason Kutulakis, over 1 year ago.
Registration Requirement. All contractors and contracting businesses that engage in residential home remodeling must register with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In other words, all contractors... more
Written by attorney David Ginn, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Check Your Records. Assemble your contract, payment records, and change orders. Check to make sure that you sent out a twenty-day preliminary lien notice if you are not in direct contract with the... more
Written by attorney Chad Koplien, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
60-Day Notice Requirement. Also known as the "Subcontractor Identification Notice," this form is handled as follows. Within and no later than 60 days of first labor. The subcontractor must prepare... more
Written by attorney Chad Koplien, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Serve a Wisconsin Notice of Lien Rights. Serve a Wisconsin Notice of Lien Rights on an Owner with a properly completed Notice of Lien Rights form. The content required within these notices and the... more
