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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...
Like other states, Tennessee has laws which give contractors and other firms in the construction industry the right to have a mechanic’s lien on the home or business property where the firm did their work. When all goes well, the mechanic’s lien is actually a good...
Zoning affects everything regarding how individuals can use certain pieces of land. It is important to note that the categories and symbols used can vary widely depending on your jurisdiction. Generally speaking, the government indicates different zoning types with...
Under Tennessee law, your landlord can only rent you a home that is safe habitable, and he or she must keep your home in that condition. However, the law also sets minimum standards for what a home must include for it to be suitable for someone to legally rent out....
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...
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...
If this is your first time purchasing commercial real estate, it is important to understand how and why it is different from a residential real estate purchase. While some elements of the process are similar, there are a few major differences that you should be aware...
Along with non-payment disputes and arguments about the quality of products and services, delays are some of the most common issues in the construction business. As a contractor or investor, you probably prepare to deal with most of these conflicts — by making...
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...
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...
