Understanding Colorado’s Residential Home Improvement Contract Requirements
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 […]
Is There a Penalty When a Contractor Does Not Finish on Time?
Whether or not there is a penalty for a contractor failing to finish on time depends on what the contract says about the completion date and what happens if construction is not completed by that date. Because the contracts are so very different in residential and commercial construction, I will address each separately. Penalties for […]
What Happens After a Termination for Convenience?
Most commercial construction subcontracts have a termination for convenience clause. This clause means that the general contractor can terminate the subcontractor at any time for no reason, just because it is convenient to the general contractor. But what happens after a termination for convenience? A termination for convenience clause exists to allow the general contractor […]
What is a Mechanics and Materialman’s Lien?
Also sometimes referred to as a Construction Lien The idea that people who build things need to get paid for the work they do is as old the USA. Back in the day construction workers were called mechanics and around the time when our capital building was being built, they were a little nervous about […]
The Termination for Convenience Clause
If your subcontract contains a termination for convenience clause, the general contractor isn’t held to the same standard and can walk away from their obligations to you at any time.
Why You Need an Up-to-Date Residential Contract
We have contractor clients all over the country and one of the first questions we get when we talk about their contracts is, “I am not sure it is up to date.” Now there are a few different ways we consider this question. Let’s look at why it’s important to have an up-to-date residential contract. […]
Why Negotiate Your Commercial Subcontract
TCLF Owner and Managing Partner Karalynn Cromeens answers the question “Why should you negotiate your commercial subcontract?” I can remember the first time a read a commercial subcontract as a baby attorney, I thought it was better off to burn it and start from scratch than to try to fix it. It was the most […]
Flat-Fee Pricing: Contract Review Service
The construction industry is known for its complex legal landscape. From project delays to payment disputes, there are many legal issues that contractors must navigate to ensure the success of their business. A well-drafted contract is one of the most important tools in a contractor’s legal arsenal. A solid contract can protect a contractor’s interests […]
Change Orders in Construction: Extra Work vs. Additional Work
Change orders are essential in the construction industry, and every contractor must be ready when there is a change in plans. In this blog, we’ll look at some specific contract language in change orders: extra work vs. additional work.
The Texas Prompt Payment Act for Construction Projects
If you’re a contractor or subcontractor working in the construction industry in Texas, you’ll want to pay attention to the Texas Prompt Payment Act. This important state law governs payment practices for construction projects in Texas.