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What started as a dream opportunity to own property in Newburyport has turned into a nightmare for a widowed mother who claims the construction company that built her home did such a poor job that she and her children cannot live there, according to a lawsuit filed in...
When owners discover that their contractor has not paid subcontractors and suppliers, anxiety immediately sets in. Contractors who are not adept at running their businesses end up with cash flow problems and operate on credit. The situation then catches up with them...
I assume that some of the contractors out there are already nodding their heads. The Internet has done a lot of good in the world, but in certain ways, it has not benefited home remodelers. The access to information allows anyone to research products and methods in...
In Massachusetts, homeowners are not held responsible for complying with safety regulations in construction. They can sandblast paint that may contain lead, walk on their roofs without protection and operate in blissful ignorance of the laws regarding safety. If...
I was just thinking about two recent clients who were owed money by owners. One had a contract that was not in compliance with the Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor Statute and had waited a long time to pursue his money. The other had a contract that fully...
Although I have written about mechanic’s liens in the past, the power of a lien cannot be underestimated and bears repeating. The right to file a lien is a huge advantage for contractors and construction companies, and is a unique tool that helps contractors get paid....