What to look for in well-drafted construction contracts? Many architects and contractors use the American Institute of Architects (AIA) pre-printed, “fill in the blank” form contracts. Although these AIA forms are a good, fundamental starting point, most attorneys draft extensive riders to supplement them. The owner’s lawyer frequently proposes the riders because the AIA form […]
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Don’t Fire Your Contractor for the Wrong Reasons
If you are having problems with a general contractor and want to hire a different one for the project; you should tread carefully. Regardless as to how justified you feel in doing so, always look carefully at the reasons why you want to fire your contractor. Terminating a general contractor should only be done when there is a well-documented history […]
Read more...Commercial Lease Build-Out Clauses
Most prospective commercial tenants, prior to the move-in date, need to modify the space to suit their business’s needs. Whether it is a raw space (a “vanilla box”) or built to the specifications of the prior tenant, extensive renovations are almost always required. Unless the new tenant is a chain with other locations, they may […]
Read more...Cure NYC Building Violations & Fire Code Violations before Fines
Businesses in New York face a variety of Building Violations & Fire Code Violations enforced by different city agencies, including the Department of Buildings (DOB), the Environmental Control Board, and the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). When a business is found to violate any regulation, the business can face fines and other penalties. Now, […]
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