About Curtis Dennis
Curtis is a fourth-generation commercial carpenter, who has specialized in suspended ceiling systems since 1980. These days, his time is split between local
construction projects and his freelance B2B copywriter services.
construction projects and his freelance B2B copywriter services.
Curtis Dennis's Recent Answers
Jun 20, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
WashingtonCopywriter | Content Creator at Curtis Dennis Enterpises, LLC
To make sure that you have protected your future lien rights, I would recommend the following steps; File your prelim notices per the state requirements by
sending a copy to the property owner, the GC, and also the funding source for the project. This will mean two copies will be sent to the same entity or
individual (The GC and property owner). This is redundant, but it also assures that a mechanics lien, should you need to file one, can be filed withoSee More...
sending a copy to the property owner, the GC, and also the funding source for the project. This will mean two copies will be sent to the same entity or
individual (The GC and property owner). This is redundant, but it also assures that a mechanics lien, should you need to file one, can be filed withoSee More...
May 28, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
TexasCopywriter | Content Creator at Curtis Dennis Enterpises, LLC
Texas, unlike many other states, does not require that a GC or subcontractor have a current performance or payment bond in place. The project owner can
request that his GC and subs be bonded, but it's not a legal requirement. You may be able to search and see if a bond is in place by visiting this site -
https://www.tdi.texas.gov/commercial/pcbond.html
request that his GC and subs be bonded, but it's not a legal requirement. You may be able to search and see if a bond is in place by visiting this site -
https://www.tdi.texas.gov/commercial/pcbond.html
Jun 12, 2020
Jun 12, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaCopywriter | Content Creator at Curtis Dennis Enterpises, LLC
It may be possible since some states do allow companies to use an individual's license to conduct business. I believe the term is RME or RMO - Responsible
Managing Employee or Officer. You can check with the Florida Contractors License Board on Monday, and see what they say about the situation.
Managing Employee or Officer. You can check with the Florida Contractors License Board on Monday, and see what they say about the situation.
May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaCopywriter | Content Creator at Curtis Dennis Enterpises, LLC
The best course of action depends on a couple of different factors. Is the new phase of work being done on a change order to the original contract, or a new
separate contract? If it's a new separate contract, you will need to follow the normal procedure of the 20-day notice to the owner, GC, and lender, from the
date that you first supplied either materials or labor for the project. Same old same old. If the new phase of work is handled via a change order toSee More...
separate contract? If it's a new separate contract, you will need to follow the normal procedure of the 20-day notice to the owner, GC, and lender, from the
date that you first supplied either materials or labor for the project. Same old same old. If the new phase of work is handled via a change order toSee More...
May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
WashingtonCopywriter | Content Creator at Curtis Dennis Enterpises, LLC
Typically in Washington, if you don't file a proper prelim notice, you can't file a mechanics lien for non-payment. Here are the Washington prelim
requirements. However, the amount you are owed ($4243.64 - I am guessing that comma should have been a decimal point) looks like you could pursue
collection action via small claims court. This looks like a pretty simple breach of contract issue. Provide a copy of the contract, and show proof thSee More...
requirements. However, the amount you are owed ($4243.64 - I am guessing that comma should have been a decimal point) looks like you could pursue
collection action via small claims court. This looks like a pretty simple breach of contract issue. Provide a copy of the contract, and show proof thSee More...
Curtis's Recent Articles
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taxpaying citizens like you and me) overpaying the contractor for the completed work. An unbalanced bid can also severely disrupt the payment pSee More...
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Jun 18, 2020
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we last saw, just a few short months ago. Whether you’re a small specialty subcontractor or a national general contractor, the protocols extend toSee More...
By: Curtis Dennis | Curtis Dennis Enterpises, LLC
owner will often threaten to bond off the lien. As a result, many subs are reluctant to file a claim or protect their lien rights, because […] See More...
By: Curtis Dennis | Curtis Dennis Enterpises, LLC
use prelims. They trust the GC to pay. The process is confusing. It’s a waste of time and money. The crazy thing is that you ask a […] See More...
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