Construction Law Articles
Best Practices in Keeping Accounts Receivable from Default
Many businesses allow their customers to purchase goods and services on issued credit. Rather than requiring cash up front, the business will ultimately allow the customer to pick up the goods or acquire said services without paying first. Instead, the …
Not All Unenforceable Construction Lien Claims in Utah Are Wrongful Liens
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com A lien on real property (i.e. land and buildings) is a claim against this property for the payment of money. A notice of lien is generally a document that is recorded with a county recorder’s office in Utah that …
The Four-Week Hold Before a Creditor Can Collect on a Utah Judgment
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com If you win a lawsuit in Utah, you receive a judgment from the court, a piece of paper explaining that you won. This judgment usually includes an amount of money that you are now authorized to collect …
Enhanced Penalties to Utah Contractors Who Fail to Pay Their Subcontractors and Suppliers
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com When a contractor fails to pay a subcontractor or supplier, the contractor takes a risky path. Even if the contractor doesn’t pay the subcontractor because he himself hasn’t been paid by the owner, it certainly isn’t good …
Resolving a Contract Dispute in Utah Through Accord and Satisfaction
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Unfortunately, not all contracts sail smoothly without dispute. Often times, one party breaches the contract—or there is at least a claim of a breach—and the two parties duke it out, and the conflict can be both time-consuming …
Reinstatement and Payoff when a Utah Trust Deed Goes into Default
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com When a homeowner fails to make payments in Utah, he or she is typically in danger of what is called a “non-judicial foreclosure.” What this means is that the lender (usually a bank but whoever is financing …
Remodeling Your Home? Legal Tips From a Construction Lawyer
We’ve all heard the horror stories about home remodels gone wrong: contractors who disappear with the check, or the ones who stick around only to leave the house a wreck. Fortunately, you’re not completely helpless when it comes to preventing …
Construction Subcontracts 101
As a subcontractor, you probably review A LOT of construction contracts handed to you by general contractors. Here are a few tips for your next contract review. Bare Necessities. If a general contractor hands you a 30-page contract to sign, …
How to File a Bond Claim
Bond claims are essential to recovering money owed you on a construction contract. And yet, it’s an area where much confusion remains. More than once I’ve spoken to clients who thought they’d filed a bond claim, only to discover they …