Month: April 2021

Can I Take My Materials Back if I Have Not Been Paid?

Can I Take My Materials Back if I Have Not Been Paid?

On this episode, we will discuss in detail the answer to one of the most common questions we receive in our construction law firm, if I’m not getting paid, take my materials back?   You need to consider the following.   The right to repossess and remove shall extend to materials whose purchase price does not …

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How and When Do I Record a Construction Lien?

How and When Do I Record a Construction Lien?

Using construction liens to get paid can be an effective way to protect your work – if you follow the lien rules. A lien is an encumbrance – a legal hold. This hold is placed on real property for the value of the work and materials you provided but for which you haven’t yet been …

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How and When do I Make a Payment Bond Claim?

How and When do I Make a Payment Bond Claim?

A payment bond secures one’s right to be paid on a construction project. Do you know how and when you should make a claim on a payment bond? Listen to this episode and find out. Make sure to follow us on our dedicated construction site as well as our podcast, YouTube videos and social media including Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Get a jump on …

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Can I Stop Work if I’m Not Paid?

Can I Stop Work if I’m Not Paid?

Your contract may just be a handshake, a purchase order or a simple one-page agreement, so it probably says nothing about stopping work.  Work stoppage provisions are most often found in those longer and more significant contracts usually on larger jobs. Most sophisticated contracts address work stoppage as a specific issue. On this episode, Alex will …

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Lien Waiver and Release Best Practices

Lien Waiver and Release Best Practices

Many folks don’t understand how important it is and why legally it is essential that you read and understand what your lien release says. We’re going to discuss some very specific things you can do to increase your chances of protecting yourself when you exchange your release for payment. Make sure to follow us on …

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