Tennessee Construction Law Blog
What are some of the most common code violations?
Violations of building codes on inspection cost time and money to redo. Fortunately, due in part to stricter training requirements for you to retain your license, violations have decreased over the past decade or two. Nevertheless, according to the Journal of Light...
Do you need a real estate attorney for your home purchase?
Many home buyers rely on the experience and knowledge of their real estate agents when making this expensive purchase. However, a real estate attorney can help ensure that the transaction is smooth and protect your interests if issues arise. These are some of the...
Arbitration as a way to resolve construction disputes
Not every Tennessee construction dispute goes to trial. In some cases, negotiation achieves agreeable results, and in other cases alternative dispute resolution takes place. For the past century, arbitration has prevailed in many commercial disputes, including...
What is a mechanic’s lien?
Plenty of Tennessee residents contract with construction workers. Sometimes it is for personal projects such as building homes. Sometimes it is a result of building a business or other commercial enterprises. When dealing with contractors and construction, there is a...
Commercial real estate disputes involving business partners
Often, real estate disputes involve people who are not very close to each other. However, some of these disputes involve people who are very close, such as disagreements that arise between friends, family members and business partners. Our law office recognizes that...
What construction defects cause mold?
When Tennessee residents think of construction defects, what comes to mind? Do you think of shaky foundations? What about poor electric wiring? Plumbing is also a big issue. Today, we will take a look at very specific damage related to defects: mold. There are three...
Tennessee construction facts you should know
If you have been thinking about starting your own construction company in Tennessee, your timing is excellent. Tennessee represents one of the premier states where construction opportunities abound. Numerous people work in the Tennessee construction industry today in...
Who is responsible for construction site safety?
There are many injuries that may occur on Tennessee construction sites, but safety protocols and protective equipment may lower the risk of accidents. However, it is often confusing to know who is in charge of managing construction site safety, especially when there...
When do I need a contractor’s license?
The Tennessee economy still bustles with growth. New communities crop up, the gentrification of large cities such as Nashville continue and businesses need work. Whatever work your business does, you may need a contractor’s license before placing that bid. The...
What are the benefits of a property survey?
When you decide to build a new home in Tennessee, one of the first steps is finding the piece of property you want to buy and build on. Choosing land to build on may seem simple, but there are numerous factors to consider: zoning, location, topography and property...
