Scope creep is a common issue in construction projects. It refers to the gradual expansion of a project’s scope beyond the original plan, often without proper approval or adjustments to the expected budget and timeline. Imagine you are hired to build a residential...
You’re a small business owner, and your company manufactures consumer goods. You don’t make the parts and materials yourself, however. Your company is just in charge of the manufacturing side of the operation, and you have parts suppliers that deliver the materials...
Anyone who can serve a mechanic's lien in Arizona can generally also send a stop notice. While a mechanic's lien is a claim against the property, contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers can serve a stop notice against construction funds held by the property...
Starting a business with someone can be thrilling and tremendously rewarding – but what starts out as a dream can quickly turn into a nightmare. Your partnership may start out with good intentions and a shared set of goals, but things can turn south very fast. So,...
As a contractor, you've poured your heart and soul into your work. But what happens when payday comes and the check doesn't arrive? This scenario occurs more often than you might think in the construction industry. Fortunately, preliminary 20-day notices serve as a...
Earlier this year, a new state law took effect that’s intended to protect homeowners from being taken in by what Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called “egregious and deceptive practices in the real estate industry.” The law prohibits long-term property agreements...
If you are thinking about forming a single-member or multi-member limited liability company (LLC), you’ll need to choose between corporate or pass-through taxation when structuring your business. Both options feature distinct advantages and potential drawbacks, each...
As a contractor, sometimes you might not receive payment from the project owner for the work performed as indicated in your contract. Consequently, you may need to draft a notice of intent to lien and send a copy to the county recorder of the county where the property...
Commercial real estate leases are much more complicated than residential leases. Tenants and landlords alike have to be aware of the nuances of various lease structures before they commit. In general, commercial leases tend to fall into two broad categories: gross and...
When two business partners start a company, it’s important for them to draft a partnership agreement. One area that this can address is the ownership percentages that they both hold. These could be based on how the business was founded, how much money they invested...