Texas contractors may encounter situations where they face default termination allegations. Dealing with such circumstances can be challenging, but with the right knowledge and strategies, contractors can navigate these situations. The following are some tips for Texas contractors to help address default termination allegations and protect their interests. Understand the Contractual Obligations: When facing default…
When entering into a construction project in Texas, it is crucial to ensure that your interests are protected and that you fully understand the terms and conditions of the contract. Review of construction contracts by a qualified, experienced attorney is a necessary step to safeguard your rights and mitigate potential risks. This article highlights the…
Construction Costs Have Soared OSB is now running a minimum of $100 a sheet. Studs are $10 each. Metal is responding with similar gains for framing and piping. All systems of both residential and commercial construction are going skyward with no relief in sight. Appraisals are not in line with cost to build. There is…
Let’s face it – no client enjoys receiving their attorney’s bill at the end of the month. We as attorneys love to joke by saying clients hate us until they need us – then they hate us again after the bill arrives. There is hope. You can lower your attorney’s fees bills by one simple…
I’m sure all of your experienced some type of distress or property damage from the recent winter storm. I actually had a roof leak develop in my dining room and multiple outside faucets sporting “ice beards” of frozen water. I couldn’t find my homeowner’s insurance policy, so I just called the insurance company and started…
There are certain areas of construction for both developers and subcontractors that we know asattorneys are consistent problem areas. Today, I am going to focus on the most sensitive area whichcauses probably the most grief for everyone involved – paying and getting paid. On the owner/developer side, we see issues of subcontractors not performing to…
The week of February 14, 2021 will not soon be forgotten and many of usare still dealing with issues that arose from frozen pipes. It is easy to understandand expect that plumbers or wannabe plumbers are well aware of these issues.While the need to act quickly is very important, we still need to actcarefully. Plumbing…
This week we are lucky to have my own personal CPA, Frank Sikich, CPA, CHAE, of Flower Mound, Texas, to give us an update on the new changes to the PPP Loans, including how to obtain forgiveness and what you can spend the money on: At the end of 2020, Congress passed, and President Trump…
