Tag: Disputes
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Should You Talk to the Media About a Construction Payment Dispute?
Before digging too far into the pros and cons of a newsworthy lien, we should note that mechanics liens speak for themselves, regardless of any news coverage. A mechanics lien is the construction industry’s most powerful tool for payment, period. Every state has laws to guide construction payment, so playing the PR game is probably not necessary.…
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You’re Headed to Mediation – Should You File a Mechanics Lien Anyway?
Mechanics liens are incredibly effective at prompting payments because they’re so powerful. They threaten the title of an owner, and an owner’s fear of losing their property creates tension. If mediation has been agreed to, it’s entirely possible that an owner will feel betrayed or misled. This could turn mediation into a fruitless shouting match,…
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Collections, Arbitration, or Litigation? How to Resolve Construction Payment Disputes
Payment in the construction industry can be fraught with peril. The pile of issues surrounding payment for construction companies include risk-shifting clauses in contracts, slow payment, difficult or complex pay-app requirements, the need to exchange legal documents with every request for payment, and on and on. Generally, most of these payment problems can be avoided…