Reclaiming Your Assets: Can Unpaid Contractors Retrieve Their Materials?

Reclaiming Your Assets: Can Unpaid Contractors Retrieve Their Materials?

In this insightful episode, Alex Barthet unravels a complex issue often encountered in the construction industry: What happens when you’re not paid and consider reclaiming your materials? Alex explains that the right to repossess applies to materials whose unpaid value doesn’t exceed the amount due to the lienor. Furthermore, he elaborates on how materials on …

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Payment Delays: Navigating Work Stoppage in Construction

Payment Delays: Navigating Work Stoppage in Construction

In this episode, host Alex Barthet delves into one of the most frequently asked questions received in our construction law practice: “If I’m not getting paid, can I cease operations, and if I do, how will I secure my payment?” Answering this question involves careful consideration of several factors. Alex discusses these considerations in detail, …

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Decoding Lien Releases: Safeguarding Your Interests in Construction

Decoding Lien Releases: Safeguarding Your Interests in Construction

Join host Alex Barthet as he dives into the fundamental aspect of construction contracts – Lien Releases. What is a lien release, and why is it so crucial in the construction industry? This episode provides a comprehensive understanding of lien releases, their potential risks, and why every contractor and supplier must understand them before signing. …

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I Recorded a Lien, Now What? How do I Get Paid?

I Recorded a Lien, Now What? How do I Get Paid?

In this episode, host Alex Barthet provides an in-depth guide on the next steps after recording a construction lien. A construction lien is not the end game, it’s a powerful tool in your arsenal to ensure you get paid for your services.

Risk Management in Contracting: Decoding Your Insurance Coverage

Risk Management in Contracting: Decoding Your Insurance Coverage

Step into the newest episode of TheLienZone Podcast where host Alex Barthet explores the nuances of insurance coverage for contractors. The construction industry can be rife with misunderstandings and unexpected costs. For instance, your client might be thrilled with your work but could leave a note asking you to pay for the carpet cleaning before …

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Navigating the Fine Print: Uncovering Hidden Conditions in Construction Contracts

Navigating the Fine Print: Uncovering Hidden Conditions in Construction Contracts

As a contractor, unforeseen circumstances can dramatically impact your project’s budget and timeline. Whether it’s unanticipated subsurface conditions, changes in local ordinances, or sudden cost escalations, we’ll steer you through the potential pitfalls that can compromise your business. Failure to identify these hidden conditions can lead to expensive repairs, replacements, or even legal disputes. Be …

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Maximizing Lien Laws for Payment Recovery

Maximizing Lien Laws for Payment Recovery

Dive into the newest episode of TheLienZone Podcast as host Alex Barthet. In the multifaceted realm of construction, understanding your lien rights – those privileges accorded to individuals supplying services, labor, or materials to a property – is pivotal. Such rights offer protection, allowing you to recover money owed. But the journey from recording a …

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The Impact of “Pay-When-Paid” Clauses on Your Construction Project

The Impact of “Pay-When-Paid” Clauses on Your Construction Project

In the latest episode of TheLienZone Podcast, host Alex Barthet delves into the implications of “Pay-When-Paid” provisions in construction contracts. Discover how these clauses can cause payment delays and financial strain for subcontractors and suppliers, potentially leading to further complications and even legal disputes. Key takeaways: Understanding “Pay-When-Paid” provisions and their potential impact on payment …

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