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May
01
1998
Sheltering
The Construction Lien Act requires that a lien claimant preserve and perfect its lien within specified time periods. A lien is preserved by registration of the claim. A lien is perfected when the lien claimant commences an action to enforce its claim for lien and registers a certificate of action.
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01
1998
Insurance
A contract between an owner and a general typically imposes an obligation on the general to obtain liability and fire insurance during the course of construction. Similarly, a subcontract typically imposes an obligation on the general to obtain fire insurance covering the project and on the sub to obtain general liability insurance to cover all injuries to property, or person, arising out the operations of the sub. What happens when the employees of a sub cause a fire? Who gets the benefit of insurance?
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