From faulty drains to foundation cracks and water intrusion, construction defects can lower a structure’s value and compromise residents’ safety and health. Besides, it can be costly and challenging to resolve construction defect lawsuits. As a result, construction...
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Remedies for unpaid contractors: What should you ask a lawyer?
Contracting and construction companies are always at risk of not receiving full payment for services rendered. Some people think nothing will happen to them if they refuse to pay. At other times, clients might be unable to pay but you still deserve your money. The...
When can you sue your architect or engineer?
As a general contractor, you take full responsibility for the outcome of your projects with your clients – but that doesn’t mean you can’t seek redress when someone else gave you bad information. Whether you have been working on a new construction project that has...
3 things to consider when a customer complains
One thing that most construction companies have to deal with is trying to ensure that clients are happy with the finished project. This isn’t always as easy as it might seem. It’s best to have a plan for handling customer complaints before you get the first one. Even...
New York City construction-related incidents continue to drop
Construction in New York City increased last year over 2020, which is not surprising given the fact that life as we knew it changed that year. Even though the number of construction permits rose, the number of safety-related events at worksites dropped. That drop...
Can you be held liable for your employee’s criminal activity on a construction job?
As the owner of a construction company, you know that your business could potentially face a lawsuit for any number of things that might go wrong on a project. However, what if a worker on a construction site is accused of committing a crime? A company can be held...
Challenging a mechanic’s lien in New York
Do you have a mechanic's lien attached to your Bronx property? If so, selling it could be a major issue. Mechanic’s liens can end up being a serious problem for property owners. Once they’re attached to a property by a contractor or a supplier, they can interfere with...
Should you ask to get paid in advance as a contractor?
You enjoy working as a contractor. What you don’t enjoy is doing that work and then having customers refuse — or “forget” — to pay you. After it happens a few times, you may decide that you want to start asking for money upfront. After all, getting paid in advance...
Red flags for difficult and (legally) dangerous clients
As a contractor, your reputation is important to you. You probably know that word-of-mouth from satisfied clients has helped your business grow. Unfortunately, unhappy clients tend to be a lot vocal than happy ones. In fact, a satisfied customer will usually tell...
Pay-if-paid versus pay-when-paid clauses in construction contracts
General contractors and subcontractors on a construction project always have at least one thing in common: They want to get paid. Unfortunately, there can be big delays in those payments when an owner or developer holds up their end of the deal for some reason. When...