When there is a disagreement between a contractor who does work on a house and the person who owns the property, the dispute can delay payments for the project. Frustrated service providers and also those who deliver materials for a project may go to the Texas civil...
Construction Law
Red flags when contracting for someone you know
Your neighbor finally got enough money together to add on the sunroom they’ve always wanted. Knowing you’re a contractor, they would like you to build it for them. You’ve never been hired by a neighbor before, and you want to make sure that everything goes smoothly....
Is a contractor at fault for using cheap materials for your home?
When you hire a contractor to do work on your home, you probably have a vision. Whether you build your dream home from the ground up, expand an existing house or remodel an older home, the goal is a space where you love to live and a property that you could resell for...
Are aesthetic choices a construction defect?
As a contractor, you felt like you followed the plans and built the home for your client exactly how they wanted. But you could quickly tell that they were unhappy with it when they first saw the house, and it turned out that they did not approve of the aesthetics of...
Do you know how to recognize construction fraud?
As a property owner who is looking to make improvements to your home or investment property, you may find that there are many contractors and construction professionals who are willing to look at your job. Your priority is to find the team that is affordable and who...
2 groups of people who can file for mechanic’s liens in Texas
Construction is a big industry in Texas. There is a constant demand for new construction, and many homeowners want to upgrade or expand their existing homes. Construction professionals often take on jobs while only receiving a deposit or partial payment before...
Types of construction defects
Hiring someone to do a construction project at your home or office is a major undertaking. You have to find a contractor who you can trust and who can get the job done. Once you do, ensure that you get a contract in place so that you’re protected. The contract should...
Contractors beware: Not all clients are alike!
Homeowners are frequently warned to carefully research their prospective contractors before they hire one. If only contractors could do the same before they agree to work with a prospective client! Unfortunately, there’s no way to do a Yelp search on clients to weed...
Construction law. Breach of contract defenses for contractors
Contractors in the Austin region of Texas rely on contracts to ensure their protection throughout a construction project. Unfortunately, a dispute can still arise despite a clear contract. Some common allegations of contractor breaches include: Not following building...
Has a customer accused you of using inferior building materials?
Many customers hire a contractor to carry out a project that they've dreamed up in their heads. While some customers may have pictures showing what they want, many do not. Construction companies have to interpret what the customer wants, have them choose between a few...