Josh Quinter is a commercial litigation attorney, with a focus on construction law, and an Associate Managing Principal. Mr. Quinter actively works with his clients in the areas of business planning, contract negotiation and project consulting, risk management and dispute resolution, and litigation. His client service and professionalism have earned him the distinction of being named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, a Lawyer on the Fast Track, and a Rising Star Mr. Quinter has extensive experience in representing stakeholders at every level of the construction industry. He has represented owners, contractorsMore...More...
While I agree with Colin in large measure, I think it may be possible to hold the contractor responsible for installing the system in a legal sense. It is a very facts sensitive analysis that would center on the documents and facts Colin mentioned. This is an instance where the legal and practical elements may diverge though. Even if you can make them responsible legally, you can't get the court to force them to install it. If you don't strike a deal as ColiSee More...See More...
You likely have a couple options available to you. A mechanic's lien is possible (depending on timing), but it may not have much value if you cannot get to the owner of the real estate There are ways to do this under the lien law, but they would have to be analyzed. You also likely have a contract claim for the work you did; and, depending on the circumstances, you may have a prompt pay claim by which you could claim interest, penalties, and attorneys' feesSee More...See More...
Yes. If you have an improper lien on a property - especially if someone has pointed out that they believe it's improper - you can be held liable on a claim for slander of title. The analysis has to start with whether the liens are actually problematic though. Some will make the argument the liens are improper to get you to remove them even when the lien is valid. You should have an attorney review them and provide you with some feedback. If the lien needsSee More...See More...