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...
A dispute taking place in a state outside of Kansas has gotten our attention. It's taking place in Colorado, but the elements of the case seem to have ramifications that everyone in the construction industry would likely be interested in.At the core of the issue is a...
Risk mitigation is big business. It doesn't matter if you are a huge corporation or a private individual, there can be situations that could result in you having to face significant financial obligations. To avoid that, we take out insurance policies -- contracts that...
When Noah built the ark there was no written record of who would do what or what the expectations were. Noah got the word from on high and oversaw all the work himself.These days, that kind of situation wouldn't fly. Construction projects are costly affairs that...
