Alabama Pay if Paid Clauses Are Enforceable – Even by Sureties
Alabama pay if paid clauses are strong - the state has upheld them for all project types. Sureties can use these clauses to fend off bond claims, too.
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Construction payment practices, processes, and requirements are a highly regulated area of law. All across the world, legislators are constantly passing laws, and courts are constantly deciding cases, that impact how construction payment is done and should be done. This impacts general contractors, property developers, lenders, and suppliers.
Levelset’s team of attorneys, payment experts, and network of legal and payment experts stay on top of all these changes and report them here to you. These Legal Alerts will help you better understand how to protect yourself in the constantly evolving landscape of payment regulations and practices.
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Tennessee Residential Contractors Must Now Continue Education
Tennessee contractors license renewal just gained one more step - continuing education requirements. Only some residential contractors must participate.
Florida Notice of Nonpayment – Important Changes to the Bond Claim Process
Making a claim on a bond in Florida has a lot of specific requirements and deadlines that must be met in order to secure the right to payment through a...
New York Pay When Paid Clauses Have Their Limits
New York pay when paid clauses, like many other states, will only serve as a timing mechanism. Still, payment can't be unreasonably delayed.
Removing Louisiana Mechanics Liens Just Became Much Easier
Among the many changes under HB 203, removing Louisiana mechanics liens that are improperly affecting the property title became much easier. Most changes under HB 203 aren't effective until January...
New Louisiana Mechanics Lien Deadlines | Not Much Changes
Louisiana recently made changes to its mechanics lien laws (the "Private Works Act"), but the changes to mechanics lien deadlines were relatively minimal. Here's a detailed look at the new...
Louisiana Preliminary Notice Rules Are Changing on January 1, 2020
The Louisiana preliminary notice rules will be shaken up quite a bit after January 1, 2020. These changes result from HB 203 amending the Private Works Act.
Louisiana Mechanics Lien Rules Updated by Passing HB 203
The Louisiana mechanics lien rules were just amended. There were plenty of changes covering everything from prelims, to lien priority, and even deadlines.
Can You File a New York Mechanics Lien When Working for a Tenant?
Claimants can file New York mechanics liens on tenant improvements, but the lien will only attach to the owner's property in certain situations.
Tennessee Mechanics Lien Disputes | Less Risk for Claims After Repeal
For the past year, Tennessee mechanics lien disputes created serious liability for lien claimants. After a recent repeal, Tennessee's lien laws are fairer.