If you are a contractor in Idaho, there's always a chance that a client may refuse to pay you for a job that you've already performed. Before getting into a contract, it may be helpful to protect yourself with a lien, which basically serves as a guarantee for payment....
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The 5 most common types of construction defects in Idaho
Construction defects can be a huge headache for homeowners. If you are in the process of buying or selling a home, it is important to be aware of the most common types of construction defects. Structural defects Structural defects refer to any defect that is related...
The facts about deed restrictions
When you choose to live in a planned community in Idaho, you agree to abide by any existing deed restrictions limiting your homeowner rights. Failure to adhere to the conditions may result in fines or litigation. Purpose One of the primary purposes of residential deed...
Using Alternative Dispute Resolution in construction projects
When it comes to construction projects, they rarely run according to plan, which can cause frustration for the contracting parties and result in conflict and negative feelings. If there is a breach of contract, the parties have several options for managing conflict...
The basics of liquidated damages
The commercial construction industry in Idaho requires plenty of resources and work to actually see a return on investment. And so, when a business person or company makes a deal with a contractor, they might want to protect themselves by including a liquidated...
Dispute Review Boards in the Construction Resolution Process
Dispute Review Boards (DRB) are a group of panelists that serve on complex construction projects in Idaho and around the country to help avoid costly disputes among project participants. The DRB member meets with the construction leaders at the beginning of a project...
Termination for convenience in construction contracts
Construction contracts are sometimes terminated after a breach of contract by one party. After breach of contract, construction litigation may check if the termination was proper. Sometimes, contractors gain lost profits and other damages if the termination was...
Common types of construction contracts
In construction projects in Idaho, contractors and property owners often have to agree on several issues beforehand, such as construction schedules, deadlines and the price of the project. That's where construction contracts come in. There are different types of...
Steps to ensure successful construction contracts
Residents of Boise and other nearby areas of Idaho may want to learn more about the ways to ensure that commercial construction goes as well as possible and construction contracts include all the fundamentals. According to Construction Review Online, there are some...
Mechanics liens in Idaho
Idaho law protects suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and laborers from homeowners or people that might refuse or delay payments for the job done or materials supplied. Here's how it works: Mechanics lien in Idaho When someone takes you to court and the judge...