Building Materials Price Increase Clause for Contractors and Subcontractors – Three Options
With the arrival of inflation come concerns regarding increases in the price of building materials within the construction industry. Contractors, … Continued
Mechanics Lien Release Bond – What Happens Now? What exactly is a Mechanics Lien and Why Might it Need to be Released?
Mechanics Lien Release Bond – What Happens Now? What exactly is a Mechanics Lien and Why Might it Need to … Continued
If I Released My California Mechanics Lien, Can I File a New Mechanics Lien on the Same Project? Will the New Mechanics Lien be Enforceable?
If I Released My California Mechanics Lien, Can I File a New Mechanics Lien on the Same Project? Will the New … Continued
Do Not Lose Your Mechanics Lien Right Through a Subordination Agreement
Do Not Lose Your Mechanics Lien Right Through a Subordination Agreement If you are a member of the California construction … Continued
Public Works Bid Protests – Who Is Responsible? Who Is Responsive?
Most Public Works Solicitations Are Low Bid The process for awarding public works projects in California is controlled by the … Continued
Enforceability Of Subcontract “Pay-When-Paid” Provisions – An Important Update
A California Court of Appeals opinion published earlier this month brings a change to payment bond claims brought by unpaid … Continued
Can an Owner Preemptively Avoid a Mechanics Lien?
Valid Process? Unconstitutional? Invitation for Legislative Change? Various sections of the California Civil Code, beginning with section 8000, protect the … Continued
Killer Subcontract Provisions
We are frequently requested by subcontractor clients to review the subcontract that has been prepared by the prime contractor, before … Continued
