John E. Lande | Dickinson Bradshaw Fowler & Hagen There is no question that the U.S. economy is under stress from several factors. One sector where stress is turning into distress is commercial construction. In September, Experian reported that while construction, and in particular commercial construction, has reached new heights, credit stress is building in commercial construction… Continue reading It’s Mechanics’ Lien Time
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Mechanics’ Liens & Beyond: Mastering Nevada’s Construction Law, a Multi-Part Series
Heather Caliguire Fleming | TALG Nevada’s construction laws are complex, and compliance is critical. Contractors risk losing lien rights and may face disciplinary action, fines, or license revocation from the Nevada Contractors Board for violations of Nevada’s construction laws. TALG provides legal guidance to help contractors navigate these requirements effectively. This multi-part series from TALG… Continue reading Mechanics’ Liens & Beyond: Mastering Nevada’s Construction Law, a Multi-Part Series
Contractors’ Civil Liability Under Colorado’s Mechanics’ Lien Trust Fund Statute
Laura Martinez | Fairfield & Woods Under Colorado’s mechanics’ lien trust fund statute, CRS § 38-22-127 (trust fund statute or statute), a contractor who fails to pay its subcontractors, despite having been paid by the owner, can face criminal and civil liability. This article provides an overview of civil liability under the trust fund statute.… Continue reading Contractors’ Civil Liability Under Colorado’s Mechanics’ Lien Trust Fund Statute
Contracting For Community Associations: Mechanic’s Liens
Johnathan Ebertshauser | CHBD Law When community associations engage a contractor to perform construction within the development, the contract between the association and the vendor will often reference the contractor’s right to record a lien against the association’s property. This is generally referred to as a “Mechanic’s Lien” and is governed by A.R.S. § 33-981 et seq. The Mechanic’s Lien gives… Continue reading Contracting For Community Associations: Mechanic’s Liens
Oral Contract and Invalid Lien Spell Trouble for Contractor
Jordan Weeks | Frantz Ward Speedy Maintenance, LLC v. Windsor Tower, LLC, 2024-Ohio-5841 (2d Dist.) is a recent case concerning a dispute over repairs to a parking garage where Ohio’s Second District Court of Appeals confronted issues such as: Case Background The Owner of a commercial building sought to renovate an attached, six-floor parking garage.… Continue reading Oral Contract and Invalid Lien Spell Trouble for Contractor