As many contractors in Kansas have already learned, purchasing a surety bond is a requirement for most publicly contracted construction projects. It is a means for inoculating the project against the any vagaries and failures related to its contractors, and it is so...
Poor construction of homes and commercial buildings in Kansas could end up causing significant problems for owners and property management companies. Some of the most expensive and most common construction defects involve water intrusion, issues with structural...
Many Kansas companies are in the business of selling goods. As a matter of business practice, these sellers often enter into sales contracts with buyers, agreeing to provide specified items to the buyers by a date certain. These contracts are more than just ordinary...
When something goes wrong during a construction project, the legal system affords a way to hold responsible parties liable for defects and recoup the money that was lost as a result.Under Kansas law, there are numerous actionable claims in construction defect...
Each city and municipality has its own set of zoning orders. If an individual wishes to change a particular zoning order, whether it is for establishing a new business venture using an existing property or for the construction of a commercial real estate development,...
In many instances, a mechanics lien is the best tool for guarding against non-payment and related issues with customers. Many construction contracting companies see a lien as something to file when the customer doesn't pay for services rendered, and after filing the...
Construction defects can lead to serious liability issues for the parties involved. A contractor who performs poor quality work on a commercial or residential property may be liable for damages the property owner or management company suffered as a result. Our Kansas...
Businesses engaged in contracts with other companies sometimes have a dispute over the terms or performance of a contract provision. There are certain types of contract provisions that are prohibited in the state, and as such, hold no legal weight if they appear in a...
Homeowners in Kansas who notice that their home has a construction defect may be able to seek some financial compensation. In order to file a successful claim, the homeowner must prove that there is a real construction error in their home within the statute of...
In some way, shape or form, all Kansas businesses rely on contracts to provide or receive goods and services. While these contracts can be beneficial to all of the parties involved, there is always the possibility that one or more parties may not deliver on their...
