Contractors and other professionals in the construction industry have to account for all kinds of variables when negotiating contracts with new or existing clients. After all, one never knows when inclement weather or other issues might suddenly interrupt a project,...
Finding out that your new construction project or remodeling project has serious problems is frustrating. Imagine how it feels when you find out the defects with your project were due to your contractor's failure to comply with the terms of the contractor or a...
If you’ve found a problem with your home caused by how it was built, your entire investment in your house is at risk. An improperly laid foundation can jeopardize the entire structure, for example. A poorly installed roof can cause extensive water damage. North...
People often say that contracts are the lifeblood of a business. It is certainly true that written agreements dictate a company's revenue and obligations to a great extent. However, contracts don't always guarantee performance by the parties involved, and mistakes or...
Some people move to North Carolina later in life because its warmer climate is easier on aging bodies than the harsh winters up north. Many people will come to North Carolina for family purposes or to pursue careers. Regardless of when you come to North Carolina, you...
Maybe you had to hire an outside expert for a project you wanted to complete for a client. Perhaps the project was an internal one, like remodeling your office space. When your business hires a contractor to do a job, you expect them to follow through and complete the...
North Carolina law generally gives homeowners associations wide and far-reaching authority to approve or deny requests for architectural changes to your property, and the homeowners association or its architectural review comment can decide to partially or totally...
When you decide that you want to go into business, one of the first steps you need to take is the selection of your business form. The entity that you create for the purpose of doing business will influence everything from your personal liability to the taxes that you...
When you execute a contract with another party, you should be able to trust that they will follow through with what they promised your company. Unfortunately, some businesses and contract professionals will breach their agreements with your company, leaving you in an...
When you hire a construction company to build a new facility, expand your existing building or remodel specific spaces at a property, you expect them to do a good job. You will likely spend hours negotiating the exact outcome you want and the materials they should...
