Conrad is a member at Skoubye Nielson & Johansen, LLC. His practice focuses on business, construction, and real estate transactions and dispute resolution. Conrad has represented owners, developers, general contractors, architects, engineers, subcontractors, fabricators, construction material suppliers, sureties, insurance companies, and other businesses. Conrad practiced law for five years at the law firm of Babcock Scott & Babcock. In 2003, he joined Skoubye, Nielson & Johansen, LLC, where, as a partMore...More...
As mentioned by Mark previously, you will need to discuss the specifics of your situation with a lawyer in order to get a more precise answer to your question. However, bear in mind that the statute says that for "Construction Work" the preliminary notice should be filed within "20 days after the day on which the person COMMENCES PROVIDING CONSTRUCTION WORK ON THE REAL PROPERTY." For preconstruction services however, the statute requires thaSee More...See More...
You need to consult with a lawyer and have your agreement reviewed. The answers to your questions will depend upon what the agreement with the contractor was regarding price and the specific facts pertaining to that agreement. See More...
It depends on what your agreement is. Frequently, contracts will permit the contractor to withhold enough to ensure that the work can be completed with the remaining funds. If the work is completed, then withholding more than retention would likely not be permitted. See More...