You start a construction project expecting clear communication, professional results and honest billing. Most of the time, that happens. Still, disputes can arise and in rare situations, someone may allege fraud. Unlike a standard breach of contract, fraud claims...
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Can contractors legally stop work for non-payment?
You show up, your crew shows up, but the check never does. Days turn into weeks, and your business expenses continue to pile up. It is a frustrating situation that plays out far too often in the construction industry. The good news is that, in many cases, contractors...
3 potential challenges when converting offices to apartments
Commercial property landlords and real estate investors across New Jersey and New York are often eager to purchase low-priced properties. In recent years, office spaces, in particular, have dropped in value. This nationwide trend has hit the East Coast particularly...
General Contractor Responsible to Pay Subcontractor Wages?
Under New York’s Amended Wage Theft Law, subcontractor employees who are unpaid can recover those wages from the general contractor – and general contractors cannot contractually require subcontractors to waive this right. New York contractors face a greater liability...