Category Archives: Construction Law
Are You Starting Construction?
PROPERTY OWNER • Notice of Commencement (NOC) — The first step when starting a construction project is the recording of an NOC. This is a document that announces that the owner will be improving the specified property. The NOC includes the property’s legal description and owner’s name, the name of the general contractor, a general description of… Read More »
DEFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION
Notice of Defect Procedure Prior to Arbitration or Suit This procedure applies only to claims for damages or loss of property by an alleged construction defect. The law requires that before filing an action, a claimant must serve written notice on the contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or design professional describing the claim in reasonable… Read More »
Does a Contractor or Subcontractor Need a Subcontractor Agreement?
As a successful general contractor, a subcontractor is more than likely an integral part of your business. Contractors and subcontractors work hand-in-hand to complete construction projects. The contractor, often referred to as the “prime”, acts as the manager of the project, serving as the central point of communication and as the overall coordinator. It… Read More »
