Many Minneapolis residents and businesses engage the services of construction professionals when they want to move, expand or change the structures in which they operate. Construction professionals bring with them experience and knowledge on the best practices for...
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Construction Law
What is construction and to whom does it apply?
Whenever a party contracts to build a new building or perform major remodels on an existing structure, construction law may be involved. Minnesota residents who work in the construction field or who have worked with construction professionals to build their homes and...
You need solid contracts to keep construction projects going
When it comes to construction projects, the importance of planning can't be overstated. Whether you're a builder, supplier, designer, contractor, subcontractor or owner, the success of a project depends on the planning and the strength of the contracts between all...
Deal or no deal? The mechanics of a mechanic’s lien p2
We are circling back to our Aug. 21, 2014, post. The subject, as the title says, is mechanic's liens, and when we left off we were talking about what happens in a home sale if a mechanic's lien is filed against the property. Remember, a mechanic's lien relates to...
Deal or no deal? The mechanics of a mechanic’s lien p2
We are talking about mechanic's liens and what a homeowner can do about a mechanic's lien against his property. As we said, the liens are for construction work completed but not paid for. The construction firm or the subcontractor can put a lien -- a legal "hold" --...
Deal or no deal? The mechanics of a mechanic’s lien
We saw an episode of a home renovation show on HGTV recently that had an unusual twist. Usually, the contractor finds mold or asbestos in the fixer-upper, or the electrical panel needs to be upgraded to support the modern family's electronics habits. In this episode,...