| Homeowner Tips for Entering into Home Improvement Construction Contract |
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| With respect to a home improvement project, the key to a homeowner's protection is a construction contract that provides for various contingencies. Although most contracts are a single document, the homeowner should be aware that different signed documents could together form a contract. Each piece of paper to be signed should be carefully examined by the homeowner to ensure it meets with the homeowner's understanding of the parties' agreement. More... |
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| Preparing for a Home Improvement Project - Homeowner Tips |
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| The time spent in preparation for a home improvement project is critical to obtaining a satisfactory outcome. From conceptualizing the finished project to choosing a contractor, the more prepared a homeowner is, the better. Following are tips for homeowners who are planning a home improvement project. More... |
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| Identification of Construction Interruptions - Meaning of Delay, Disruption, and Suspension |
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| The nature of construction interruptions will determine what legal ramifications will affect the project and those performing work on it. Within the construction context, common terms used for the failure to adhere to the construction schedule are: delay, disruption, and suspension. More... |
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| Historic Preservation - Federal Enactments |
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| The American Antiquities Act of 1906 was the first major step in a mission to preserve America's cultural heritage. In the Historic Sites Act of 1935, Congress declared it a national policy to preserve the historic sites, buildings, and objects that hold special significance to the American people. More... |
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| Defenses to Construction Contract Termination |
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| When one party opposes the termination of the construction contract by the other party, various defenses may be asserted. These include waiver of breach, ratification of breach, failure to timely assert termination right, and substantial completion of contract. Action and inaction by a party can lead to a claim of waiver or ratification of the breach. More... |
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