The Construction Act was amended as of November 2024. In our latest blog, we discuss how these changes affect the Residential Construction industry.
Retaining holdback is no joke. Failure to do so may be catastrophic and may result in double payment. Take a look at a recent case our office argued and the consequences that follow to the owner who failed to retain holdback.
The imbalance between homeowners and contractors often leads to various blunders and consequences, some of which are innocent and others that are intentional (and stem from a lack of education on the part of homeowners). In this blog, we will be discussing some of the common pitfalls and traps affecting homeowners during their construction projects.
This article explores Notices of Non-Payment under the Construction Act in closer detail, as well as their requirements and the consequences (or lack thereof) of non-compliance.
Deficiencies are a common reason for litigation in construction proceedings. Dissatisfaction due to deficient work can make homeowners act in a zealous manner – namely, firing existing contractors, hiring subsequent contractors to finish or correct remaining work, and litigating against the initial contractor for the cost of correcting such deficiencies. However, the law recognizes that reasonable opportunities must be provided to correct such deficiencies before setoff or claim rights are allowed.
In this article, we outline some concerns that financiers and developers face when engaging in construction financing, along with the various challenges they face, and the ways in which lawyers can help them navigate these issues.
A fixed price contract offers a ‘fixed price’, meaning a fixed scope of work for a predetermined price. Read this article to learn more about the benefits and risks of entering into these forms of agreements.
Many lawyers consider the non-disparagement clause to be necessary when drafting a form of Full and Final Release. The real question, however, is whether these clauses are deemed enforceable.
The goal of every residential renovation is always to increase the value of property and improve people’s quality of life. During any renovation project, a homeowner must expend significant time and monetary resources, where homeowners must sacrifice personal comfort and enduring disruption to everyday life. As such, before embarking on any construction project, every homeowner should consider the major points raised in this article.
Think all civil litigation follows the same procedure? Think again. Read our latest article to learn about the nuanced procedural differences under ordinary litigation and construction lien proceeding.
