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How do you go about getting COVID info in contracts about being held harmless for delays?

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How do you go about getting COVID info in contracts about being held harmless for delays?

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Levelset Admin at Levelset
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May 26, 2020
A "no damages for delay" clause will help to insulate you from the cost of delays. Generally, when properly drafted, those clauses will help to avoid damages for just about any delay - including, potentially, coronavirus-related delays. For extra protection, specifically identifying the potential for covid-related delays (and noting that you must be held harmless for those delays) would be a strong move to ensure you won't be responsible for coronavirus delays. Considering the uncertain landscape moving forward, that's probably a reasonable ask. Just like any other contract provision, a no damages for delay clause is negotiable. So, ultimately, it will be up to your customers as to whether they'll allow the clause to be included in the contract. Further, the clause should be carefully drafted to cover potential delays relating to coronavirus itself, the effects of government restrictions, covid-related supply chain interruptions, and other variables. For help drafting that clause, a Nevada construction attorney will be extremely valuable.

Additional resources on No Damages for Delay clauses

These articles specifically discuss for no damages for delay clauses and the coronavirus outbreak: -  Construction & Coronavirus: 8 Contract Clauses That Could Sink You -  No-Damages-for-Delay Clauses and the COVID-19 Crisis | Hodgson Russ - Who Will Bear the Risk and Cost for Coronavirus Construction Delays? A Contractual Analysis | Construction Law Zone - The Key Contract Provisions Needed to Combat Coronavirus | Cotney Construction Law The resources below should be useful, too. - Watch Out for ‘No Damages for Delay’ Clauses | Construction Contracts - No Damages For Delay Clauses Aren’t A “Get Out Of Jail Free” Card - Construction Delay Claims: Types, Claims, and Defenses
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