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Building by the Book: Legal Advice for Contractors
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Table of Contents: Building by the Book: Legal Advice for Contractors
1. Basic Contracts to Conduct Business
2. The Fixed Price Contract: Pros and Cons
3. Time And Material and Cost Plus Contracts. Pros and Cons
4. Dealing with Owner Involvement & Project Delays
5. Arbitration Agreements
6. When is the Project "Done"?
7. Dealing with Mechanics' Liens
8. The Importance of Being Insured
9. Home Inspection Services
10. Design/Build Services
11. Ten Ways for Business Owners To Prevent Litigation
12. The Joys of Construction Defect Litigation
13. Surviving Small Claims Court
14. To Incorporate or Not to Incorporate?
15. Negotiating a Lease
16. Providing for the Future of Your Business
17. The Art of the Interview
18. Required Employment Forms
19. Employee Handbooks
20. Independent Contractor or Employee?
21. Beware of Unlicensed Subcontractors
22. Firing an Employee
23. Defending a Wrongful Termination Claim
24. Avoiding Sexual Harassment Claims
NANCY CHILLAG is an attorney and has practiced law for over 25 years. She has published a multitude of articles on construction-related topics.
Building by the Book: Legal Advice for Contractors, a collection of these articles, is packed with easy-to-understand, relevant and vital information for any contractor.
Nancy is also the author of How to Survive a Remodel, a book that offers homeowners a step-by-step guide to taking the mystery and fear out of home remodeling.