Dealing with bad checks and credit card chargebacks is an unfortunate reality in business today. These financial setbacks can impact a company’s bottom line. To mitigate these risks and ensure timely payments, it’s essential to understand the legal implications and effective strategies for handling such situations. We’ll delve into the civil and criminal penalties associated …
Florida’s Construction Lien Law is filled traps for the unwary and tricks for the cunning. In this episode, we will explain where and when the traps could be sprung as well as when and how to use the tricks. We will explore things such as Notice of Contest of Liens, 20 Day Summons to Show …
Construction lien waivers and releases are as essential to the construction process as hammers and nails. If you want to get paid, you need to give a release. If you have to pay someone, you better get a release. And in both cases, because words matter, understanding what they say and how they work is …
Florida’s lien law is complicated! In this episode, we outline the step-by-step procedures involved in filing a lien, including crucial deadlines, necessary documentation, and legal considerations. By carefully following these guidelines, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers can increase the likelihood of getting paid. In this second part, we will discuss serving a notice to contractor, exceptions …
Navigating the complex landscape of construction contracts in Florida requires a solid understanding of the legal framework governing agreements, lien rights, and essential contract terms. While verbal agreements are enforceable, the added security and clarity of written contracts are paramount in preventing disputes and ensuring a successful project outcome. This first part of the podcast …
In this episode, we’re unpacking three common yet avoidable lien release mistakes that can have costly implications.
Join Alex Barthet for an insightful discussion with Eric Helitzer, LEED AP, Founder & CEO of SubBase, and Elizaveta Taylor, Founder of Beyond Books Solutions, as they delve into the critical role of cost codes in construction project management and profitability. In this episode, we cover: Accounting Essentials: The backbone of financial management in construction. …
In the latest episode of The Lien Zone Podcast, Alex Barthet covers the critical topic of “How to Get the Bonding Company to Pay You.”
The construction field often presents unforeseen challenges and costs, such as a client who admires your work but expects you to handle additional expenses like carpet cleaning.
In the latest episode of The Lien Zone Podcast, titled “Lockdown Payment Plans like a Pro” host Alex Barthet, a board-certified construction attorney in Florida, shares essential tips for securing payment plans that expedite payment and minimize litigation risk.