Michigan Contracting and Construction Law Handbook

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A detailed analysis of the laws affecting construction contracts including:


" Offer and acceptance;

" Written agreements: integration and merger;

" Mutuality and consideration;

" Expressed and implied obligations;

" Waiver and Disclaimer of Implied Warranty of Habitability;

" Breach and Enforcement: finding materiality and damages;

" Remedies and Procedure in Actions Involving Building and Construction Contracts;


Also includes sample forms from the USLF Website as follows:


" Sample Contract Clause Limiting Remedies;

" Non-Waiver Agreement between Contractor and Owner Regarding Accepting Late Payments;

" Sample count in suit for rescission;

" Petition for Rescission of Contract Failure of Contractor to Obtain Building Permit;

" Complaint for Damages, Specific Performance of Contract, and
Appointment of Special Master to Oversee Construction against Contractor and Agent's Breach of Contract to Construct House;

" Sample Construction Contract Change Order; Sample contract clause regarding arbitration;

" Labor and Material Payment Bond;

" Contract For Construction of a Commercial Building;

" Mechanics' Liens;

" Construction defects;

" Licensing Issues in Mississippi;

" E-discovery; and

" Electronic Message Archiving;

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It is illegal for anyone to work as a contractor in Michigan without a license. If they do, they face fines and possible jail time.

Michigan statutes state that a Michigan notice of commencement must be filed: in the office of the register of deeds for each county in which the real property to be improved and that the owner, lessee, or designee shall post and keep posted a copy of the notice of commencement in a conspicuous place on the real

Here are his top 8 pro tips to help you find a contractor from start to finish.Get Recommendations.Do Phone Interviews.Meet Face to Face.Investigate the Facts.Make Plans, Get Bids.Set a Payment Schedule.Don't Let Price Be Your Guide.Put it in Writing.

(13) Failure of an owner, lessee, or designee to provide a notice of commencement as required by this section extends the time within which a laborer may provide a notice of furnishing, as described in section 109, until 30 days after the notice of commencement has been provided, or until the time in which to provide

WHAT should you include in the Michigan Notice of Furnishing?Name of designee from the notice of commencement.The address from the notice of commencement.The name and address of the other contracting party.The name of county.A description of the type of work.The name and address of lien claimant (you)More items...?02-Jun-2020

What Should Be in a Construction Contract?Identifying/Contact Information.Title and Description of the Project.Projected Timeline and Completion Date.Cost Estimate and Payment Schedule.Stop-Work Clause and Stop-Payment Clause.Act of God Clause.Change Order Agreement.Warranty.More items...

A Notice of Commencement is a document that formally sets the beginning date of a project, or the date on which a supplier first provided materials or labor.

A handyman in Michigan does not need a specific handyman's license to work in the state. However, there are many jobs that a handyman may do that could require a license, including carpentry, laying concrete, painting and tiling. These all require a Maintenance and Alteration Contractor License.

Notices of Commencement in Michigan should have the following information:The legal description of the real property.The basic information and address of the owner (or lessee)The name and address of the fee owner of the real property, if the person contracting for the improvement is a land contract vendee or lessee.More items...?

General contracting businesses working on projects valued at less than $600 do not require a license.

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