Aaron Evenchik and Tara Rose | Hahn Loeser & Parks The Ohio General Assembly is considering a revision to Ohio private lien law to make it clearer when projects start and end and enable title to be clear on lien rights. Under 1311.04, a Notice of Commencement (NOC) is to be recorded before a project commences and… Continue reading Potential Changes on the Horizon to Ohio Lien Law
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Are Your Ohio Construction Contracts at Risk?
Justin Yarnell | Hahn Loeser & Parks In Ohio, the sale of taxable tangible personal property or services are subject to the Ohio sales tax. Similarly, the use of taxable tangible personal property or services for which the vendor did not charge sales tax is subject to the Ohio use tax. Ohio law requires a… Continue reading Are Your Ohio Construction Contracts at Risk?
Ohio’s Homebuilders and Remodelers Must Improve Their Contract Forms
James T. Dixon | Brouse McDowell Ohio’s residential homebuilders and remodelers set themselves up to lose disputes even before projects begin because their contract forms do not comply with Ohio law. Based on the experience of the attorneys in Brouse McDowell’s Construction Practice Group, very few small contractors have compliant forms. Residential construction is governed… Continue reading Ohio’s Homebuilders and Remodelers Must Improve Their Contract Forms
Practical Tips For Ohio Construction In Response To The Coronavirus Pandemic
Thomas Rosenberg | Roetzel & Andress On March 22, 2020, Governor DeWine issued a Stay at Home Order that permits essential infrastructure projects to continue performance. Essential infrastructure includes construction projects and specifically, the Governor’s Order makes it clear that public health emergency, hospital construction, construction of long-term care facilities, public works construction, school construction,… Continue reading Practical Tips For Ohio Construction In Response To The Coronavirus Pandemic
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of State Statute Prohibiting Local Residency Requirements for Public Construction Projects
Peter W. Hahn | Benesch | September 25, 2019 In a close 4 to 3 decision, the Ohio Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutionality of a state statute enacted in 2016 prohibiting public authorities, including municipalities and school districts, from requiring a certain percentage of construction workers on local public construction projects to be residents… Continue reading Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of State Statute Prohibiting Local Residency Requirements for Public Construction Projects