by Karen Palecek | Jun 20, 2014 | Legal Briefs, Liens
There are several “prompt payment” statutes in Arizona, the most recent of which sets forth law as to timely payment on private projects. On behalf of their clients, Palecek & Palecek will help ensure that a Contractor can legally “Stop Work” within the...by James Palecek | Jun 10, 2014 | Contracts, Legal Briefs
Bid terms and conditions are a set of terms being “offered” by an entity to another entity, and they can serve to protect the Contractor / Subcontractor in the event of default by the Owner / General Contractor (or other entity with which the Subcontractor has...by James Palecek | Jun 5, 2014 | Legal Briefs, Liens
“Bond claims” are a mechanism for a contractor to secure payment on both public and some private jobs. The terms of the bond, itself, are very important to read carefully (and early) to ensure that you are timely and properly making your bond claim. A Contractor is...by James Palecek | May 26, 2014 | Legal Briefs, Liens
In Arizona, if a progress payment to a Subcontractor is past due, the Subcontractor has the right to stop the flow of construction funds from the Owner or Construction Lender to the General Contractor by use of the statutorily-created “Stop Notice.” This is an...by James Palecek | May 5, 2014 | Contracts, Legal Briefs
The most critical issue surrounding “progress payment waivers” is the date through which the Contractor / Subcontractor is being asked to release rights. Locate these Forms in the Palecek & Palecek Legal Resources Section. Remember to NEVER sign an unconditional...by James Palecek | Apr 30, 2014 | Legal Briefs, Liens
A Contractor must record a lien within specific time-frames set forth in A.R.S. Section 33-993. Please see applicable law. One must sue upon a lien (“foreclose”) within 6 months of recording. Please contact Palecek & Palecek for specific advice.