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

The answer is no, but actually recovering money could be harder than you realize. While you still have lien rights proving your case might be difficult. On this episode, Alex goes over what your options are and explains the importance of having an agreement in place to secure your rights. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction …

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On this episode, Alex is joined by Randal DeHart co-founder of Business Consulting and Accounting. Randal gives some insight on the top 5 Key Performance Indicators every construction business owner should review on a daily basis. Knowing every inch of your business is important for it to be successful, Randal will present you with five simple changes …

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Picture this – you’re working on a construction project that goes south and you’re still owed a lot of money. When the time comes to get tough and assert your lien rights, you realize a Notice to Owner was never sent or recorded. Have you lost your lien rights? The short answer is, maybe not? On this episode, Alex explains what lien rights you …

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Surprise – just because your project is bonded does not guarantee you’ll get paid. On this episode, Alex explains the ins and outs of bonded projects, what it actually means to have a bonded job, and what you can do to protect your rights. Alex also covers important dates and deadlines when making a claim against …

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Happy Thanksgiving! We will be back next Thursday with our regularly scheduled programming.

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On this episode, you will learn why $10 lien releases are so dangerous. Does that “through date” mean what you think it means and could conditional language can make the release worthless? Lien releases are a quick way to get in trouble if you don’t pay attention to what you are signing. Don’t skip these …

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The truth is it depends on your situation. Mediation should be mandatory (starting with a meeting of principals). Arbitration is not always faster, or cheaper, and importantly comes with no right to appeal. Litigation is predictable and has appeal rights. On this episode, Alex explains the pros and cons for each in detail. Alexander Barthet is …

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Do you know what terms should be included in your construction contract? Not knowing can cost you down the road. So in this episode, Alex will discuss what provisions should be included when drafting your construction agreement. This episode is quick and to the point; make sure you don’t miss it. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in …

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On this episode, Alex answers the questions about getting paid on a public project when there is no bond. You’ll learn what public projects need bonds and why public projects are different from private projects? Payment issues on a public construction project can be tricky, so listen up. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida …

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South Florida has a condo problem, with some communities having as much as 18 months worth of inventory. With more popping up on the skyline from Miami to West Palm Beach, it begs the question – is this growth sustainable? Or does it all come crashing down as it did in 2008? Is this simply …

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