The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

Many folks don’t understand how important it is and why legally it is essential that you read and understand what your lien release says. We’re going to discuss some very specific things you can do to increase your chances of protecting yourself when you exchange your release for payment. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated construction site  as well as our  podcast ,  YouTube videos  and soc...

Does your construction contract protect you from price escalations? During these uncertain times, having an escalation clause in your construction contract is more critical than ever. Listen to this episode to learn what an escalation clause is and how it can protect you on your next job. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated construction site  as well as our  podcast ,  YouTube videos  and soc...

There are 5 steps you should take to protect your work when dealing with leased property – do you know what they are? Make sure to follow us on our dedicated construction site as well as our podcast , YouTube videos and social media including Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter . Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He man...

Using construction liens to get paid can be an effective way to protect your work – if you follow the lien rules . A lien is an encumbrance – a legal hold. This hold is placed on real property for the value of the work and materials you provided but for which you haven’t yet been paid. Someone who owns a piece of property cannot sell or refinance that property without resolving the issues connecte...

Imagine you are a contractor. You are working on a home for a client. You are working hard to finish the job on time. Your client is happy with the work that you have done. However, as you start to clean up your workspace you find a note saying the client wants you to pay for the carpet cleaning before you leave. This is a perfect example of a situation where there is a misunderstanding between th...

On this podcast, we will discuss in detail the answer to one of the most common questions we receive in our construction law firm, if I’m not getting paid, can I stop working, and if I do, how do I get paid? To determine whether or not to stop working if you are not getting paid, you need to consider the following. What does your contract say about stopping work? What is the status of the work and...

If you understand how releases work, you can use them to your advantage during the course of a construction project. There is the release that you give to someone and there is the release you receive from someone. These two releases look very different and they serve two very different purposes. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated construction site  as well as our  podcast ,  YouTube videos  ...

What happens after you send your  Notice of Nonpayment ? What steps can you take to increase the likelihood and reduce the time it takes to get paid. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated construction site  as well as our  podcast ,  YouTube videos  and social media including  Instagram ,  LinkedIn  and  Twitter . Get a jump on your competition. Alexander Barthet is a board certified constructi...

Many folks don’t understand how important it is and why legally it is essential that you read and understand what your lien release says. We’re going to discuss some very specific things you can do to increase your chances of protecting yourself when you exchange your release for payment. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated construction site  as well as our  podcast ,  YouTube videos  and soc...

Every service industry has to deal with potential bad checks and credit card chargebacks from time to time, but how you handle it can have a huge impact on your bottom line. On this podcast, board certified construction lawyer Alex Barthet will cover the general contractor’s best practices for dealing with bad checks and credit card chargebacks, as well as a few other factors. Make sure to f...

With a host of subcontractors and vendors out there, it’s easy to end up at the end of the line after failing to keep up with payments and other due dates. This is a lot of money, and you simply cannot end up owing by the other party at the end of the job. There are steps you can take to make sure you’re not in this situation, but most will depend on your contract. Making sure you’re paid on time...

In construction, there are many factors that go into making a bid on a project. Materials, proposed timelines cost, and more. In this episode, we are joined by Adam Mopsick, CEO of Amicon to explain the best practices when you are bidding on construction projects. About Amicon: Founded in 1996 by Adam Mopsick and Ross Adickman, Amicon is a full-service real estate firm services based in South Flor...

When you have a property dispute, what do you do? Do you take it to court? Or to a mediated resolution? And if you’ve got a small claims civil suit on your hands, what do you do? On this week’s podcast, join our host, Alex Barthet, and guest Marleen Masi, to learn more about the small claims process. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated construction site  as well as our  podcast , ...

Pay-When-Paid provisions are a big problem for all subcontractors and suppliers – those pay-when-paid provisions stating that payment won’t be due until and unless it is first paid by the owner. This shifting of the risk of non-payment from a general contractor to its subs and material suppliers has found its way into most every construction contract you see today. Can you do anything to overcome...

Liens are valuable tools that are actually triggered by the type of work done  not the language in any agreement. Make sure to follow us on our dedicated construction site as well as our podcast , YouTube videos and social media including Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter . Get a jump on your competition. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in me...

Imagine you are a contractor. You are working on a home for a client. You are working hard to finish the job on time. Your client is happy with the work that you have done. However, as you start to clean up your workspace you find a note saying the client wants you to pay for the carpet cleaning before you leave. This is a perfect example of a situation where there is a misunderstanding between th...

Hey everybody! Today we are going to discuss the fact that you can make changes to your contract. You know that old saying that you get what you pay for? Well that might be true in some cases but in others, you can get more than you bargained for. I’m talking about the fine details of course. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated construction site  as well as our  podcast ,  YouTube video...

Hey everybody! On today’s podcast we want to talk about a problem that plagues a lot of contractors and subcontractors. I’m talking about waiting too long to get paid getting paid for a job.  Make sure to listen closely as we break down the basic rules of lien rights… Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated construction site  as well as our  podcast ,  YouTube videos  and social...

Hey Everybody! Today we are going to talk about the Notice to Cure, and how to take control of the work schedule, using your construction contract. These are all very important topics that you need to have a basic understanding of for your next project. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated construction site  as well as our  podcast ,  YouTube videos  and social media including  Instagram ,  Li...

Does your construction contract protect you from price escalations? During these uncertain times, having an escalation clause in your construction contract is more critical than ever. Listen to this episode to learn what an escalation clause is and how it can protect you on your next job. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated construction site  as well as our  podcast ,  YouTube videos  and soc...

Navigating the nuances of “pay when paid” clauses is a confusing and complex process. But, do you have the right to stop working if you are not getting paid? Listen to this week’s episode to find out. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated construction site  as well as our  podcast ,  YouTube videos  and social media including  Instagram ,  LinkedIn  and  Twitter . Get a jump o...

If you’ve ever worked on a project where you didn’t get everything in writing, you know what a pain it can be. Construction projects are expensive, and they often involve multiple parties. When things go wrong, it can be difficult to figure out who’s responsible. That’s why it’s important to get all agreements in writing. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated const...

The short answer is, Yes! Always read your contract, and negotiate terms you think are not in your favor. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated construction site  as well as our  podcast ,  YouTube videos  and social media including  Instagram ,  LinkedIn  and  Twitter . Get a jump on your competition. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in m...

They are a big problem for all subcontractors and suppliers – those pay-when-paid provisions stating that payment won’t be due until and unless it is first paid by the owner. This shifting of the risk of non-payment from a general contractor to its subs and material suppliers has found its way into most every construction contract you see today.  Can you do anything to overcome these clauses? Make...

Is your lien worthless? Can you lien a leased property? There’s a popular misconception that doing work on a leased property for a tenant means you can’t protect yourself when it comes to getting paid. Not true! But doing work for a tenant does mean you need to take specific steps to have rights and recourse. Listen to this episode to get the answer. Make sure to follow us on our  dedicated constr...