Construction Law



Construction law can vary by state, and there are a number of terms used to describe a building that is under construction, including erection, construction, moving, conversion, alteration, remodeling, and addition. Your community's building inspection department, office of planning and zoning, or department of permits will have a listing of the necessary construction law permits, construction contract law regulations, and inspections related to building and zoning codes for new construction or remodeling. Please read on to find a construction law lawyer, construction law attorney or find more information about construction law or access more information here in the construction law practice center.

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Construction Liens
A contractor that builds a permanent structure on another owner's land has the right to a lien on the property for the cost of any labor and materials that were used in the construction and were not paid for by the owner. The lien is a construction or mechanic's lien. State law governs these liens.
Mechanic's Liens
While it may seem that a mechanic's lien should have something to do with the person who works on your car, it doesn't. A mechanic's lien allows unpaid contractors, laborers, or suppliers to file a legal claim against real property for improvements made to the property until they are paid.
Home Repair Scams
The largest financial investment most consumers make is in their home. When home repairs or home improvement projects are needed, consumers need to know how to distinguish between scam artists and reputable contractors and what should be in home repair or home improvement contracts.
Hiring A Contractor
Hiring a contractor to renovate or rebuild a home has its challenges. Keep a clear head and choose a contractor to ensure that your contractor and workers do the job that you hired them to do.
Building Your Dream Home
Whether it's a first home, the "dream" home or a lakeside cabin, there are some dangers to watch for when building a home: Make sure the seller actually owns the property Check for restrictions. There may be ordinances that prohibit utility sheds or require screening for your beloved recreational v

Ask a Lawyer - Construction Law questions answered by leading lawyers
My contractor is refusing to give me copies of invoices for work done by himself or subcontractors i
He wants me to pay him for work done over and above our budgeted costs. I want to pay him, but he is refusing to give me the invoices to show the work done or materials I am paying for. I would like to know if there is a specific law, regulation or code that I can show him that compels him to produce the invoices.
Had successful work done by a local contractor. Last job, however, was the installation of pavers i
They were supposed to include drains in the pavers,to offset water runoff but the contractor''''s brother took over the job without my approval and decided drains were not necessary. They were. Since then they have been cutting up the pavers to continually add more and more drains. Somewhere along the line, the must have disrupted the foundation or something because now I have constant water inthe basement in one particular area. This constractor had very successfully done alot of work at my house and is well aware that this problem did not occur until the concrete that he, himself, put down was broken up with machinery and the new pavers were installed. They have made several attempts to solve the problem but they cannot find it and will no longer respond to any of my calls or texts. I did not hire, plan or pay the brother who took over the job. I paid the original guy who, with his very experienced father, had done all previous work with no problem. I don''t know how to proceed
What are my legal rights, I am a Contractor working in a Private HOA community. The HOA requires in
liability insurance, and workers comp. However they are allowing some non-licensed contractors to work there as well as licensed contractors who do not carry the required insurances. This has caused my business to lose out on jobs because we cannot compete with those who do no carry this as part of their overhead. I have brought this to the attention of the General Manager as well as members of the board of directors and yet this important problem still exists...What are my legal rights
I''m the contractor listed on a builidng permit to develop a solar generating plant for a solar comp
The solar company paid the building department fees (57 K), do I as the listed contractor own the permit and documents or does the solar compay who paided the fees?
How do I respond to a lawsuit for construction defects claims against my buisness when the homes in
I am being sued in a construction defects case with tract home builders who are working around the same sub division I have built several homes within. I am a custom home builder. I have never worked at on or near any of the properties that are suing me. Can I recover attorney fees and or recover any fees for the damage it will cause to my reputation. The lawfirm has sued Pulte homes and has had some publicity involved with the progression of that lawsuit.
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Construction Law Lawyer Web Sites
 
 -  Construction Law Attorneys - Katz & Stone, L.L.P.
 -  Mississippi Law - Cumbest, Cumbest, Hunter & Mccormick, P.A.
 -  Chicago Construction Lawyer - Shipley Law Group, Ltd.
 -  Missouri Lawyers - Case, Rajnoha & Boudreau
 -  Solano County Attorney - Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell A Professional Corporation