Keith Bishop | Allen Matkins | November 8, 2019 Consider the following provision of in a contract between a general contractor and a subcontractor: “Ten percent (10%) of Subcontractor’s contract amount shall be withheld and will be released 35 days after completion of subcontractors work.” After the subcontractor abandons the job, the general contractor refused… Continue reading In This Case, The “Crux Of The Biscuit” Was The Missing Apostrophe
Month: November 2019
Deck Police – The New Mandate for HOA’s Takes Safety to the Next Level
Joseph A. Ferrentino | Newmeyer Dillion | November 7, 2019 A recent California law will hold homeowners’ associations accountable for the safety of their decks. SB326 now mandates all homeowners’ associations to have decks inspected at least once every nine years by an architect or structural engineer to determine whether the decks are safe and waterproof.… Continue reading Deck Police – The New Mandate for HOA’s Takes Safety to the Next Level
Water Loss Claim Denied? Don’t Take “No” For An Answer
Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | November 9, 2019 Water loss claim denials happen a lot more frequently than when I started in the business over 30 years ago. There are many reasons for this, including companies changing their policies so that while they advertise the illusion of policyholders having the peace… Continue reading Water Loss Claim Denied? Don’t Take “No” For An Answer
Is This a Forum Selection Clause, or Not?
Stanley A. Martin | Commonsense Construction Law | November 6, 2019 Forum selection clauses have become commonplace in construction contracts. Most general contractors take steps to ensure that they can bring their subs into the same forum as the owner, should there be an owner dispute that involves the sub’s work. One contractor has just… Continue reading Is This a Forum Selection Clause, or Not?
If I Start Making Repairs, Does It Affect My Insurance Claim?
J. Ryan Fowler | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | November 8, 2019 One question I get asked by clients after a storm has damaged their home is: “Can I start making repairs?” This can be a difficult question as the real-world factors of cost, time, availability of materials, and labor are important considerations. It… Continue reading If I Start Making Repairs, Does It Affect My Insurance Claim?