Colorado’s Right to Cure in Foreclosure Proceedings: Understanding § 38-38-104

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In Colorado, homeowners or other parties involved in foreclosure proceedings have the right to “cure” certain defaults before a foreclosure sale occurs. This statute, § 38-38-104, outlines the process and requirements for curing defaults related to nonpayment or technical defaults under a deed of trust or other lien being foreclosed. Let’s break down this law […]

Understanding Colorado’s Residential Home Improvement Contract Requirements

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If you’re planning a home improvement project in Colorado, it’s important to understand the specific contract requirements that both homeowners and contractors must follow. These rules are in place to protect both parties and ensure that expectations are clear from the outset. Here’s a summary of the key components that must be included in a […]

Can I Get Out of a Contract I signed?

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I get this question a lot from clients: I signed a contract, and now I want out; what can I do?  The general rule of contracts is that once they are signed, the deal is done, and you can’t just say you don’t want to be bound by the contract anymore. What a contract is […]

Mechanics Liens in Colorado

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I know that I am always talking about the importance of filing a lien if you are unpaid for  labor or materials supplied to a construction project. Liens are the best protection when  a contractor or material supplier is not paid. The thing to remember is that the steps to  be taken to have a […]

What Are the 10 Lien Requirements?

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Did you know that your lien rights differ from state to state? It’s an important nuance to understand because filing an invalid lien can have a lot of implications. The consequences vary case by case, but a few things that could happen if you file an invalid lien are: So when it comes to liens, […]

Mechanic Liens in Pennsylvania

Mechanic Lien document

I know that I am always talking about the importance of filing a lien if you are unpaid for labor or materials supplied to a construction project. Liens are the best protection when a contractor or material supplier is not paid. The thing to remember is that the steps to be taken to have a […]

Extra Work in Construction Contracts

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With all construction projects situations arise that will require work outside the original scope of the contract. What is the correct way to add additional work? Once a contract is signed by the parties it can only be changed in writing and signed by both parties. What does that mean for contractors? If you do […]