Homeowners in North Carolina who are hoping to build their dream home often put their trust entirely in contractors to do the work. While they expect quality work and attention to detail, sometimes that is not the case. One of the areas which could cause the most...
Month: August 2017
North Carolina’s changing construction laws
While often overlooked, construction is a major part of the economy in most states in America. Hot cities like Raleigh, Durham, and Charlotte are seeing exponential growth, and with that growth comes the inevitable demand for new buildings, homes, road repairs,...
Mold in the home and tenant protection
One of the many perks of renting a home in North Carolina is the ability to rely on landlords for property repairs and general maintenance. However, some tenants experience issues regarding landlord reliability and concerns about upkeep in rental homes.It is important...
Evictions and tenants’ rights
Renting a home in North Carolina can come with many fruitful advantages. In most cases, landlords make all needed repairs and remodeling changes, a tenant may look for a new home while in the comfort of a rental house, there is no impending monthly mortgage, and, in...
Understanding the mechanics of a mechanics lien
Despite the name, a mechanic's lien is a tool that North Carolina contractors and construction suppliers commonly employ when they are seeking payment on a remodeling project or improvement project. Understanding mechanics' liens can be confusing, but they may be an...
What should I do before signing a construction contract?
The honeymoon phase of a new construction project in North Carolina can be a heady time for all involved, but it is important not to let that get in the way of the fine print of the contract. While you are seeing everything through rose-colored glasses now, your...