On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jul 8, 2020 | Construction
The Fourteenth and Fifth Amendments to the United States Constitution grant you certain rights as a property owner. For example, you can grant easements on the property, subdivide it, control access to it and build on it. However, zoning ordinances can place limits on...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jun 15, 2020 | Construction
If you have a surety bond for a project, then you want to avoid having a claim against that bond because it can impact your ability to get one in the future, along with causing a negative image of your company. Construction Business Owner explains that you want to try...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | May 13, 2020 | Construction
If a legal situation arises between you and another party on a construction project, you may have to go through litigation and have a judge decide your case. However, you may be able to choose an alternative dispute resolution method, instead. ADR may be the best way...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Mar 27, 2020 | Construction
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...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Mar 4, 2020 | Construction
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...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Feb 6, 2020 | Construction
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...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jan 17, 2020 | Construction
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...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jan 7, 2020 | Construction
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...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jan 3, 2020 | Construction
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...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Sep 20, 2019 | Construction
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...
