Construction Law News
Is There A Form For A Mechanic's & Materialmen's Lien?
45.Lien Form by f-thomas As construction starts to ramp up again in the Valley of the Sun, so do the issues associated with collecting on contracts. A great mechanism for contractors and material suppliers to assist in collection of monies is a Mechanic’s & Materialmen’s Lien. A Mechanic’s & Materialmen’s Lien is a great security measure…
Read MoreAttorney's Fees In Mechanic's Lien Foreclosure Action
Recovery of Attorney’s Fees In Mechanic’s Lien Foreclosure Action. Check out a clip from our lien law seminar of November 2013, in which we discuss the right to recovery attorney’s fees incurred in a mechanic’s lien foreclosure action.
Read MoreContractors, Always Submit Claims to Your Insurance
As a contractor should you notify your general insurance carrier of any claims against you? Contractors, always submit your claims to insurance. While you may believe the claim is not covered, without asking you will never have an answer. If your carrier does accept coverage or accepts under a reservation of rights, your carrier may…
Read MoreDaubert Factors: What the Supreme Court Says About Inspectors as Witnesses
By D. Jeffrey Craven Originally published in the April/May 2014 edition of Hardwood Floors Magazine. An article from the December 2013/January 2014 issue talked about the importance of inspector certification and qualifications, arguing that the case U.S. Supreme Court in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.1 held that judges should consider four factors to recognize…
Read MorePreliens: Estimating Contract Price
Greetings followers! Today we provide another video from our November 20, 2013 Arizona Mechanic’s Lien Law seminar. Today’s video addresses the question: How do you complete a Prelien if you aren’t sure what will be the total contract price? In this clip, an attendee asked how to fill out an Arizona Prelien Notice when doing…
Read MoreArizona Registrar of Contractors Has Made Sweeping Changes to Contractor Regulation
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors has been substantially revising the Arizona Administrative Code Rules applicable to it. These changes are not just small alterations; the Registrar has made sweeping and fundamental changes to how it will go about the business of contractor regulation. These new changes are going into full effect beginning July 1, 2014.…
Read MoreArizona Construction Contract Requirements: Did You Know You HAVE to Have to Advise of the Right to Complain to the ROC?
As a contractor in Arizona, do you know that you are required BY LAW to put into your contract that the party who hires you has the right to complain about your work to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors? This change was put into effect as of December 31, 2007, by a modification to Arizona…
Read MoreCan I Recover My Attorney's Fees If I Have to Lien?
Can I Recover My Attorney’s Fees If I Have to Lien? Another excerpt from our Lien Law seminar in November of 2013. If you have questions or would like to know more about what options you as a contractor or project owner may have, contact us for a consultation. Construction Lawyer in Scottsdale.
Read MoreWhen May a Subcontractor Lien (Residential v Commercial)?
Today’s post is another installment from last November’s Arizona Lien Law Seminar. In this installment we talk about the difference between residential and commercial projects and how that affects subcontractor lien rights. As a subcontractor on a residential project in Arizona, you ONLY have lien rights if you have a contract directly with the owner. …
Read MoreWorrisome Warranties: Who’s to Blame When a Floor Fails?
By D. Jeffrey Craven Originally published in the February/March 2014 edition of Hardwood Floors Magazine. In a recent Hardwood Floors Troubleshooting column about failed engineered flooring, there was an ongoing debate in the online comments about who is responsible for a failed installation. Inspectors blamed installers for product choice and failing to give care instructions,…
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