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Nathanael Cade

Construction Attorney | The Green Law Group
About Nathanael Cade
After earning his Bachelor’s of Science from Maryland’s Frostburg State University in 2010, Nate served the public as a water systems technician for Anne
Arundel County Maryland, and later as an Environmental Superintendent for nearby Charles County before pursuing a legal education. During his time in
public works, Nate gained valuable experience in the construction industry, serving as Operations Liaison for several multi-million dollar utility construction
projects.
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Nathanael Cade's Recent Answers
Oct 23, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
OhioNotice of Commencement
Nathanael Cade
Construction Attorney at The Green Law Group
I assume by NTO you mean the required Notice to Operate to the appropriate environmental regulatory agency.  Typically for these agencies, delivery of
equipment only, is not considered operations. The agency are concernd with domlition activities that could have an impact on the environment. 
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Oct 29, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
California
Nathanael Cade
Construction Attorney at The Green Law Group
Prelim the record owner of the propery, the contractor on the permit, and the construction lender. When in doubt its always better to have an extra party
receive a copy of a preliminary notice than for a necessary party not to receive one. 
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Oct 29, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaConstruction ContractPayment Disputes
Nathanael Cade
Construction Attorney at The Green Law Group
You should offer to deliver the purchased material to the project if you expect to receive payment.  Your invoice should also indicate the contract was
canceled; something like: "[description of tile] ordered on 10/26/2020; contract for installation canceled on 10/28/2020." 
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Oct 27, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaLien WaiversPay ApplicationsPreliminary Notice
Nathanael Cade
Construction Attorney at The Green Law Group
Materials suppliers are permitted to serve a preliminary notice and if unpaid will have lien rights.  Waivers and Releases of lien rights are controlled by
statutes found in Civil Code Sections 8132 through 8138. On progress payments, subcontractors and materials suppliers should provide a Conditional Waiver
and Release on Progress Payment (Civil Code 8132) with each application for payment. After payment is received they should submit an UnconditiSee More...
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Oct 26, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaConstruction ContractLawsuitLien DeadlinesLien ForeclosurePayment Disputes
Nathanael Cade
Construction Attorney at The Green Law Group
A lien is only valid for 90 days unless an extensions is agreed to by the owner and also recorded. Prior to the expiration of the 90-day deadline you would
need to sue in court to foreclose on the lien in order enforce the lien. If the arbitration agreement was enforcable you could then ask the court to stay (ie. put
on hold) the lawsuit while you participated in arbitration. This is definitely attorney territory, and I would recommend retaining a construction attorSee More...
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