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.
Dan Fridmar and Faren Bogach discuss in this #Lawntrepreneurs episode the different types of networking events and initiatives lawyers can utilize to get involved in the legal industry.
You’re not just providing legal services: you are representing something that is indicative of your business. From the name, to the colours, to the logo of your firm, this #Lawntrepreneurs episode tackles it all!
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.
Welcome one and all to #Lawntrepreneurs! To kick us off, we invite you to listen to our first episode on figuring our pricing models for your legal services.
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.
