State-by-State Construction Contract Law

Consumer protection law puts construction contractors at a disadvantage when drafting agreements for residential construction. This blog examines what construction contractors have to do to comply with state and federal law and suggests ways to reduce the risk when drafting residential construction contracts.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

When an Owner Wants an Oral Contract

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Maurine McCarthy selected Chris Taussi of RHI Home Improvement to do work on a home she bought in Pequannock, New Jersey. Maurine wanted to ...

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Don't Risk Contra Proferentem

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A spring 2024 storm damaged the roof on Arthur Robertson’s 1,800 SF Jacksonville home. Arthur agreed to have Florida Roof Specialists (FRS) ...

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Protect Your Plans

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Your bid for every job is based on the plans. That’s clear. What’s not clear unless made explicit in the contract: Who owns those plans? If ...

Friday, August 22, 2025

No Valid Contract in New York

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George Azarias wanted some electrical work done before moving into his Manhattan apartment. Work included upgrades to electrical wiring, a s...

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

When an Owner Delays the Job

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No owner has the right to delay a job indefinitely. Any owner who insists on slowing or stopping work may be liable for damages. That’s true...

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Holding a Contractor Personally Liable

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Alicia and Sean Leake hired Alex General Construction, LLC (AGC) to renovate their Washington, D.C. home. Work included a new laundry room, ...

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Five AI Apps Get A Tryout at Construction Contract Drafting

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) was created to gather, organize and present information. Ability to draft a legal construction contract should ...

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Gary W. Moselle: Carlsbad, California, United States; Gary W. Moselle is a California attorney specializing in state-specific construction contracts. Disclaimer: Nothing in this blog should be interpreted as a substitute for professional advice from an attorney practicing in your community. Only local counsel can appreciate the business and legal environment under which a construction contract is drafted, negotiated and executed. Gary W. Moselle represents Craftsman Book Company, publisher of Construction Contract Writer.

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