Tennessee Construction Law Blog
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...
Do you know your responsibilities regarding disabled tenants?
You decided to become a landlord in Tennessee to make some extra cash and provide people with a great home. Recently, someone with a disability submitted an application, asking about your knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To help you understand your...
Help for contract disputes whenever they come up
The success of many business and other types of relationships depend on contracts and how well written they are, how enforceable they are and on having the resources and knowledge to handle contract disputes that might come up. Well written contracts can help protect...
What are required disclosures for sellers?
During a real estate transaction, there are certain disclosures sellers are required to provide. There can be important consequences for the failure to make required disclosures it is useful to be aware of, as it is helpful to be familiar with what types of...
What happens when there’s a dispute over property boundaries?
When you purchase a piece of property in Tennessee, you probably have big plans for what you hope to do with the property. Maybe you just purchased a home for your family, or maybe you bought property on which you hope to construct your dream home. As the owner, it's...
The different types of construction defects to watch out for
Construction defects can derail a construction project or detrimentally impact the value of a building or home that suffers from construction defects. Because of the significant impacts construction defects can have on a construction project, it is helpful for parties...
Bankruptcy help when it is needed
When a commercial real estate project has not gone as planned, bankruptcy options may be able to help out. There are different types of bankruptcy protections and different bankruptcy options to consider and many can help when a commercial real estate project has...
