Jeffrey A. Sykes – June 15, 2012 Question: What is “mechanics lien law,” what is it based on and where is it found? Answer: Mechanics lien law is intended to protect those unpaid for improvements to real property against the owner’s unjust enrichment and consists of a series of statutes that provide remedies with regard to payment… Continue reading Are you Ready for the Changes in California’s Mechanics Lien Law?
Ten Steps to Prevent Mold Problems & Lawsuits in Rental of Residential & Commercial Real Estate
Phillip Fry – June 20, 2012 Real estate residential and commercial landlords, tenants, and rental agents in the USA, Canada, and worldwide should take ten steps to prevent mold problems and mold litigation in the rental of real estate properties, according to mold expert Phillip Fry, Certified Environmental Hygienist, Certified Mold Inspector, Certified Mold Remediator,… Continue reading Ten Steps to Prevent Mold Problems & Lawsuits in Rental of Residential & Commercial Real Estate
Warranty Disclaimers: Jones v. Centex Homes
May 31, 2012 The Ohio Supreme Court recently issued a very important ruling for home builders and contractors throughout Ohio. Centex Homes, a residential home builder, in its contract with its buyers attempted to disclaim all construction warranties and limit the buyers to certain specific written warranties. Jones and other claimants, however, brought claims for… Continue reading Warranty Disclaimers: Jones v. Centex Homes
Upgrade Construction Standards for Safety
Mukaddes Darwish – June 6, 2012 The images have become all too familiar: houses and communities turned into piles of giant toothpicks by fierce tornadoes. Much of this kind of damage can be prevented by enacting stronger building standards. The first week of March had an unprecedented 440 tornado warnings issued, and severe storms contributed… Continue reading Upgrade Construction Standards for Safety
Construction Law Deals With Construction and Business
Antoinette Ayana – June 19, 2012 Many participants in the construction industry are affected by construction law issues to include subcontractors, builders, homeowners, contractor, business owners, and more. This area of law involves the application of several general bodies of law to industry problems. It also includes issues that result from the association of the… Continue reading Construction Law Deals With Construction and Business