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Understanding mechanic’s liens

On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Feb 12, 2021 | Construction

When a buyer and seller are going through the process of transferring ownership in real estate, one of the most important steps they must take is to ensure the title to the property is clear. If they find that a third party has a legal interest in the property, it can...

Large soccer stadium construction project planned for Nashville

On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Dec 17, 2020 | Construction

Large-scale construction projects are often a boon in Nashville and throughout Tennessee. If the project is sports-related, there are inevitable hopes that local businesses will benefit from its construction from start to finish. That involves the companies that take...

4 Ways to settle a construction dispute

On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Dec 6, 2020 | Construction, Construction Litigation

When you are a construction contractor, you often rely on others to help you complete your projects. You work closely with subcontractors, trusting them to complete their work on time, in a quality manner, so you can move forward finishing a remodeling project or...

Common construction defects that can ruin the project

On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Dec 3, 2020 | Construction

It can be an exciting time when people in Tennessee start a construction project. This could be building a brand new home or starting a remodeling of their existing home. It can also be a little nerve-racking as sometimes the project can take a long time and the...

What are reasons to closely examine a construction contract?

On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Aug 28, 2020 | Construction

As someone who works in the construction industry, you know that litigation can seriously delay a construction project. You might think your contract should be enough to diminish the chance of a serious dispute. But believe it or not, many disagreements happen...

What do you need to know before building on an empty lot?

On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jul 22, 2020 | Construction

In the construction industry, planning and permitting are important to the process. No matter if the company builds residential or commercial real estate, it is important that the company and the owners understand how to gain approval. To build on any lot, a person...

How does zoning affect construction?

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...

Can I avoid a bond claim?

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...

Benefits of ADR in construction disputes

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...

What are some of the most common code violations?

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...

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