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Mechanic’s Lien Attorney | How to Know I Need One

A Mechanic’s Lien Attorney helps navigate the complex world of lien laws. Mechanic’s Liens can be a valuable tool to…

3 years ago

How Construction Contract Allowances and Contingencies Can Help You Prevent Conflicts and Disputes

Many construction contract prices include amounts designated as an allowance or a contingency. Too often, the parties' misunderstanding of what…

3 years ago

Top Tips to Help You Avoid Compliance Issues in Texas Construction Law

A builder is required to navigate many complex areas of the law while conducting its business. Unfortunately, if the builder…

3 years ago

Big Fines and Jail Time – How to Avoid Misusing Construction Funds, Part 2

Builders must be careful with money received from owners and keep good financial records on each project. Chapter 162 of…

4 years ago

Big Fines and Jail Time – How to Avoid Misusing Construction Funds, Part 1

Texas builders can be criminally liable for failing to comply with financial bookkeeping requirements and misusing construction funds paid by…

4 years ago

Sales Tax in Construction: How to Keep Risk Low and Profits High (Part 1)

Do you know if you should be collecting sales tax on the services you provide? The sales tax rate in…

5 years ago

Get Noticed – How Builders Can Stay Out of Trouble with Texas Law

Many complex laws and rules regulate a builder’s business. One such area concerns notices that a builder is required to…

5 years ago

Top Secret: How to Prevent Builder Trade Secrets from Leaving Your Company

When an employee leaves to work for a competitor, he or she may have valuable knowledge of the builder’s trade…

5 years ago

Builders: How Long Should You Keep Those Documents?

Because of the cost and burden of keeping documents indefinitely, builders frequently ask how long various records should be maintained.  There is…

5 years ago

How to Protect Yourself in a Construction Defect Claim

Builders are generally able to resolve disagreements with homeowners over a construction defect claim, but there are some things you…

5 years ago