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Construction projects that change a land's zoning code may run into delays when residents challenge the local board's approval. As noted by the American Bar Association, individuals may file a lawsuit against the local zoning board to contest its decision. The court...
A 2017 decision by the Third Circuit resulted in a significant increase in risk for subcontractors seeking payment from construction contractors who have filed for bankruptcy. In this decision, the court found that a subcontractor executing a construction lien after...
Between renters, property owners must often do some maintenance to keep their rentals in good shape. However, New Jersey requires property owners to file permit applications before making changes to their property. In some cases, there is a fine line between what does...
On April 24, 2021, L&L Wings, Inc., a beachwear retailer with stores in California, Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas, filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of...
As a contractor facing a dispute with a client over an alleged construction defect, it is important to understand the exact nature of the issue and its effects. These defects may cause a variety of problems, from electrical to structural, and according to Modern...
After a recent close call with a client, you now think more about the potential for full-blown contract disputes. How do you protect yourself and your construction business? Construction Marketing Association dives into strategies for avoiding construction...
Getting into a dispute while working on a construction project can feel scary. After all, you are often working with high stakes. Construction projects are costly, and it takes a lot of time and effort to organize every involved party. Thus, the idea of litigating a...
Sometimes a job does not go the way you want and you have to place a construction lien to ensure you can collect the money due to you. Hopefully, the client resolves the lien fairly quickly. When this happens, you must then discharge the lien through the proper legal...
If you own a construction company, you know that contract disputes are the norm. They will surface at some point, especially if you have multiple projects underway. A 2018 report indicates that contract disputes are not going away but rather, are becoming more...
When you buy a house, you expect that its construction is free from flaws. Unfortunately, construction defects are not uncommon. There are certain defects that are more common than others, and they can be costly to fix. The liability for the defects can fall on one of...
