An owner must be sure that the subcontractors are paid by the general contractor by demanding and receiving proof of payment, or the subcontractor will be entitled to payment from the owner based on a mechanics lien against the property. (See: contract, independent contractor, subcontractor) contractor
The terms grand niece and great niece mean the same thing, the granddaughter of your brother or sister. Some regions, and some people, prefer one term and some prefer the othe â¦ r, but both are correct and understandable terms.
A nephew is a son of one's sibling or half-sibling, and a niece is a daughter of one's sibling or half-sibling. Sons and daughters of siblings-in-law are also referred to as nephews and nieces respectively, even though there is no blood relation.The word nephew is derived from the French word neveu.1  Nephew â son of one's brother/sister (and his/her spouse). 2  Niece â daughter of one's sister/brother (and her/his spouse).ons and daughters of siblings-in-law are also referred to as nephews and nieces respectively, even though there is no blood relation. The word nephew is derived from the French word neveu. 1  Nephew â son of one's brother/sister (and his/her spouse). 2  Niece â daughter of one's sister/brother (and her/his spouse).