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What are the Grounds for Terminating a Construction Contract?

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It is important to understand what conditions permit a contractor to walk away from their construction contract, and under what conditions their customers may. While the specific grounds for terminating a construction contract vary depending on the specific terms of the contract and the applicable legal principles, this article covers the most common basis for termination. …

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What Clauses Concerning Payment Should You Look For In a Construction Contract?

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Some of the most important provisions in your construction contract are the terms for requesting and receiving payment. This article covers the elements of payment clauses and their significance. Elements of payment provisions in construction contracts Common elements addressed in payment provisions include timing, rights to withhold payment, and conditions for final payment. How are …

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What Dispute Resolution Procedures Are Common In Construction Contracts?

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You should pay attention to the dispute resolution procedures found in your construction agreement. The most common dispute resolution procedures in construction contracts include early resolution procedures, mediation, and arbitration/litigation. Why Include Dispute Resolution Procedures in a Construction Contract? Most construction contracts benefit from robust dispute resolution procedures because they set forth a series of …

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Stop Payment Notice Deadlines To Watch

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Stop Payment Notice can be used on both private and public construction projects in California to secure amounts owed for labor, services, or materials contributed. But strict deadlines apply to establish and maintain stop payment notice. The deadlines applicable to stop payment notice are the subject of this post. Deadlines Applicable to Stop Payment Notice …

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Construction question: Mechanic's Lien, Stop Payment Notice, Or Bond Claim?

Mechanics Lien, Stop Payment Notice, Or Bond Claim?

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Contractors or other construction businesses providing labor, equipment, or materials to construction projects in California have three primary ways to secure amounts they are owed, the mechanic’s lien, the stop payment notice, and the payment bond claim. Which of these remedies a contractor should use on a particular job depends on the type of job, …

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Steps to Take After Filing a California Mechanics Lien

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If necessary to file a California Mechanic’s Lien, there are several steps you should take after recording the lien the maximize the chance of payment and your ability to enforce the lien. This article covers the recommended actions after a mechanics lien has been recorded. Note the Deadline to File a Lawsuit to Perfect Your …

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Maintaining a California Contractor’s License in Good Standing

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Maintaining your California contractor’s license in good standing is essential. As for a contractor that performs work without a properly maintained license, the consequences can be severe. Consequences may include loss of the ability to pursue unpaid amounts and disgorgement of amounts previously paid. This article will cover the elements all contractors must pay attention …

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What Constitutes Completion – California Construction Projects

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Defining what constitutes completion on construction projects in California can be a complicated process. This is because what constitutes completion differs depending on the reason this question is asked. This article will cover the nuances of defining completion for the purposes of mechanic’s liens, stop payment notices, and statute of limitations. What Constitutes Completion for …

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