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We know that as a small business owner in the field of construction you’re looking for ways to save costs as well as secure and complete jobs as quickly as possible. Although you may have some pretty strong strategies for how to do that, they shouldn’t include...
While it might be ideal to own one’s residence, individuals of all ages and circumstances commonly decide that renting is the best and possibly their only option. Thus, many Tennessee residents are currently in a residential rental agreement. While these are common...
Purchasing a piece of commercial real estate can be an exciting venture. You may be starting a business or moving your current business to a new location. If it is a piece of commercial land, you may have plans to develop or subdivide the land. Prior to the purchase,...
Public construction projects can be fraught with legal nuances that can trip up even those who are most experienced in the field of construction. While defects and mechanic’s liens are certainly issues that frequently come up, in the public project context, delays and...
The goal of many contracts made between real estate developers and construction professionals in Nashville aim to ensure that disputes will not arise in the future. Sadly, this is not always the case and a party to a contract could sue for breach of contract. If so,...
Buying a home in Nashville is exciting, whether it is a starter home, a flipper or your forever home. There are many expenses involved in the home buying process, so you may be surprised when the real estate agent you are already working with suggests also retaining a...
When real estate is exchanged, an agreement is usually formalized in a written contract. Without written contracts, it would not be possible to enforce the agreement in court if a party doesn’t fulfill its obligations. Although this may seem simple on the surface –...
Contractors and subcontractors who do work in the greater Nashville area should be familiar with Tennessee’s mechanics’ lien laws. As is this case with other states, Tennessee has enacted statutes which allow those who do construction work on residential or commercial...
The unfortunate reality of construction projects is that problems do occur, and often people are not paid in a timely manner. When the project involves private property, the remedy available to subcontractors is typically a mechanics lien, allowing them to secure an...
Some changes in Tennessee government have occurred since the state legislature passed the Construction Industry Payment Protection Act (CIPPA). affects the construction industry in major ways. Among other changes, it protects contractors who have completed the work on...
