The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

We have seen a lot of mistakes folks make when it comes to issuing lien releases. In this podcast, we are going to discuss the three most common lien release issues and how you should approach each. Don’t skip this episode we’ll explain why these are mistakes you can’t afford to make. Make sure to …

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Many folks don’t understand how important it is and why legally it is essential that you read and understand what your lien release says. We’re going to discuss some very specific things you can do to increase your chances of protecting yourself when you exchange your release for payment. Make sure to follow us on …

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Does your construction contract protect you from price escalations? During these uncertain times, having an escalation clause in your construction contract is more critical than ever. Listen to this episode to learn what an escalation clause is and how it can protect you on your next job. Make sure to follow us on our dedicated construction …

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There are 5 steps you should take to protect your work when dealing with leased property – do you know what they are? Make sure to follow us on our dedicated construction site as well as our podcast, YouTube videos and social media including Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction …

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Using construction liens to get paid can be an effective way to protect your work – if you follow the lien rules. A lien is an encumbrance – a legal hold. This hold is placed on real property for the value of the work and materials you provided but for which you haven’t yet been …

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Imagine you are a contractor. You are working on a home for a client. You are working hard to finish the job on time. Your client is happy with the work that you have done. However, as you start to clean up your workspace you find a note saying the client wants you to pay …

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On this podcast, we will discuss in detail the answer to one of the most common questions we receive in our construction law firm, if I’m not getting paid, can I stop working, and if I do, how do I get paid? To determine whether or not to stop working if you are not getting …

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If you understand how releases work, you can use them to your advantage during the course of a construction project. There is the release that you give to someone and there is the release you receive from someone. These two releases look very different and they serve two very different purposes. Make sure to follow …

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What happens after you send your Notice of Nonpayment? What steps can you take to increase the likelihood and reduce the time it takes to get paid. Make sure to follow us on our dedicated construction site as well as our podcast, YouTube videos and social media including Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Get a jump on your competition. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction …

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Many folks don’t understand how important it is and why legally it is essential that you read and understand what your lien release says. We’re going to discuss some very specific things you can do to increase your chances of protecting yourself when you exchange your release for payment. Make sure to follow us on …

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