Construction Law

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused supply chain problems in many industries, including early-pandemic shortages in meat and consumer paper products. One industry that continues to see shortages and price volatility is construction. These supply chain interruptions have...

As a business owner, it can seem like a good idea to hire independent contractors as staff in your business. You do not have pay taxes or withhold Social Security for these people, but you can get in hot water with the IRS if you are misclassifying employees as...

The purchase of a newly constructed home should be a joyful experience in which you realize the dream of a house you planned and saved for. In most instance, this results in an excited move-in, and a happy ending where you and your family live comfortably in your home...

As a contractor, you are understandably concerned with being paid for your work and receiving this payment in a timely manner. Because of this, you should be aware of pay if paid or pay when paid clauses in your construction contracts. This language allows general...

A new homeowner may move into his or her Arizona home with excitement and anticipation about what the future holds. After what may have been an extended waiting period while a home was under construction or being renovated, the very fact that a home is ready to be...

Homeowners hire contractors and subcontractors for their expertise in a particular field. Whether it is a plumber to install pipes, an electrician to fix electrical problems or a general contractor to oversee the construction or renovation of a home, homeowners rely...

Arizona homeowners may have heard the term lien, but they may not be clear on exactly what such a lien might entail with regards to their home. The two terms mechanic's lien and materialmen's lien are often used interchangeably. The name mechanic's lien is somewhat...

An Arizona property owner likely enters into a construction transaction with high hopes after careful thought about the contractor he or she is hiring. Unfortunately, however, sometimes a contractor does not hold up their end of an agreement. In such a situation, it...

The very phrase "toxic mold" may incite fear and worry for an Arizona homeowner. Mold, which may come into a home attached to a person or pet, or through an open door or window, grows where it has access to sufficient moisture. When an area does not dry fully, mold...

New developments happen often in the construction world. More energy-efficient building methods are developed, advancements are made in heating and cooling systems, and new building designs emerge. Similarly, legal developments also occur that may affect Arizona...