Tennessee Construction Law Blog
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...
How quiet enjoyment clauses may affect a commercial lease
Commercial leases are filled with "legalese" due to the nature of the contracts. Before business owners sign this type of document, they need to have a fair idea of what the clauses in the Tennessee lease contract are, and what rights and responsibilities belong to...
What are zombie titles?
You have likely seen rundown houses in Tennessee that look like nobody has lived there for years. They may attract animals or criminal activity. You may wonder who owns these homes and why they are not taking care of the property. What you see is something SmartAsset...
What do you need to know before pursuing a change order dispute?
When the owner of the construction project on which you are working makes changes to your scope of work, you have every right to request a change order. A change order is a modification to the construction contract that changes the work the contract documents require...
How can you choose wisely when hiring a contractor?
When Tennessee residents decide to build a home, it can be an exciting time. Pair the timing with the right loan, the right materials and a good contractor, and the process can be simple. Because the general contractor's job is to manage the subcontractors, they will...
The basics of a contractor’s lien
Unfortunately, it happens to almost every contractor at one point or another during his or her career — a Tennessee homeowner who contracts work fails to pay the contractor once the project is complete. When this happens, the contractor may wonder if he or she has a...
4 common construction defects in new homes
Everyone knows that old houses have their quirks. While there is nothing wrong with embarking on the adventure that comes with owning an older home, you may have decided to purchase a recently built one. Unfortunately, because of construction defects, your new...
Covering the safety basics for construction sites
Construction sites are not exactly known for being the safest places in Tennessee. That is why anyone who sets foot on a site needs to have proper protection and safety equipment. EHS Daily Advisor describes construction safety basics. Employees feel safe and at ease...
