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 …
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 …
Using construction liens to get paid can be an effective way to protect your work – if you follow the lien rules. 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 your competition. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a …
Just because you have improved someone’s property by your work, doesn’t give you an automatic right to also lien that property. Under Florida law, a construction lien can arise only when there is a valid contract between the parties. An oral agreement can be considered a contract, so can an estimate or invoice if certain conditions …
In this episode, We are joined by Ariela Wagner, President of SunRay Construction Solutions. Even if you are a seasoned contractor or sub-contractor, you should listen as we cover the basics on Notice to Owner, Lien and Bond Claims and some pro-tips to make your life easier on your next project. Visit the SunRay Construction …
Is your lien worthless? Can you lien a leased property? There’s a popular misconception that doing work on a leased property for a tenant means you can’t protect yourself when it comes to getting paid. Not true! But doing work for a tenant does mean you need to take specific steps to have rights and …
In this episode, we are joined by Ariela Wagner, President of SunRay Construction Solutions, to discuss three Notice to Owner mistakes you can’t afford to make. Visit the SunRay Construction Solutions website to learn more about the company and software: https://www.sunraynotice.com/, to contact Ariela, send her an email ariela@sunraynotice.com. Make sure to follow us on our dedicated construction site and …
They are a big problem for all subcontractors and suppliers – those pay-when-paid provisions stating that payment won’t be due until and unless it is first paid by the owner. This shifting of the risk of non-payment from a general contractor to its subs and material suppliers has found its way into most every construction …
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 …
We have seen a lot of mistakes folks make when it comes to issuing lien releases. In this podcast, we are going to discuss the three most common lien release issues and how you should approach each. Don’t skip this episode we’ll explain why these are mistakes you can’t afford to make. Make sure to …