When you think of construction defects, you typically think of fundamental mistakes that mean the building doesn’t work in some fashion. Maybe the contractor forgot to run the lines to the kitchen lights and none of them work, for instance. Maybe there are cracks in a...
Building a brand new home seems like the most reasonable way to ensure that the space where you live is clean and safe. After all, when you buy an older home, there's no way of knowing how the previous owners cleaned or maintained the property. There could be dirty...
It is common knowledge that the government can acquire your private property for its use. However, the Fifth Amendment says that the government must provide just compensation for the property acquired, but that may not be enough. Ideally, you want your financial...
The construction industry can be highly competitive. That’s why many general contractors require their subcontractors to sign non-compete agreements as well as non-solicitation agreements. These agreements have to be deemed reasonable to be enforceable in court. Here...
Most Americans assume that once they buy property, it's theirs forever as long as they continue to pay property taxes on it. That's not necessarily the case. The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution contains a "Takings Clause" that allows the government to seize...
Being a property owner in Tennessee can be a source of pride and prestige. When faced with losing a property to eminent domain, it can feel like one is under attack. Some properties contain homes, businesses or contain generations of memories. When losing a property,...
In the contract for any kind of construction, renovation or restoration work, you’ll likely see the term “substantial completion.” Often a contract will specify that payment is due upon substantial completion. In some cases, substantial completion is promised by a...
If any or all of your company’s employment contracts are for fixed terms, you need to know what options you have for taking action against a person who decides to leave before their contract has expired. Ideally, this is something you should think about as you’re...
Eminent domain is a touchy subject for many people in Tennessee. The idea of the government coming in and taking your family home and property to make way for “progress”, is never a pleasant thought. Yes, we need to build highways, bridges, and other infrastructure...
Though most people never think about it, the construction of new roads can be controversial. Much of the land needed for these roads is privately owned. The government may seek to use eminent domain to take this land from the rightful owners and use it for...
