When you run a construction company, you all understand that projects rarely go the way you anticipate. You could start a partial demolition of a kitchen only to discover that the support joists are in a completely different position than you believed and are of lower...
A patent defect is considered by some to be a “normal” construction defect. This is the type of problem that is fairly obvious and will be caught either by the construction team or a home inspector. Ideally, this type of defect will be found and corrected long before...
The prospect of litigation over an alleged breach of contract is a nightmare scenario for contractors and construction companies. A lawsuit targeting your business will likely lead to lost earnings and countless other costly issues. You probably spent a lot of time...
Does the mere idea of a change order from your client make you anxious? Change orders can completely throw a construction project off track, affecting both the time of completion and the cost – and clients don’t always really understand the ramifications of what...
If you purchase land with an easement, that means that you’re not the only one who is allowed to use it. For example, your neighbor may have an easement so that they can use your driveway to access their property. If this easement runs with the land, you have to honor...
Most construction disputes are caused by one party breaking the agreed-upon contractual obligations. A contract is what parties agree to during a project. If something doesn’t go as planned, the “wronged” party can claim for breach of contract. To know if you have...
Your company handbook says that you would like employees to give you two weeks of notice before quitting their jobs. The hope is simply that you can use that time to find someone to replace them. In some cases, you may even want the exiting employee to help with the...
Easements on real estate cover very specific situations. They enable a non-owner party the right to use a portion of the property for a certain use. It’s important to understand exactly what an easement does so you can ensure that your property is only being used in...
Someone in possession of or residing in another person’s land may be granted title under the legal principle of adverse possession. However, the requirements for this vary across jurisdictions. Adverse possession can happen intentionally or unintentionally, and...
When you engage a contractor in your construction project, you expect everything to go smoothly. However, it is advisable to anticipate any eventualities. The contractor may breach the contract, causing you financial losses. To protect yourself, you need to include a...
