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Challenges for Subcontractors When It Comes to New York Debt Collection

FFGN COLLECT NY

A general contractor on a construction project has direct contact with the project manager, owner, or developer running the project. The connection, “privity” of contract, results in smoother communication and a higher likelihood of payment to the general contractor. Those liens were later bonded.

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Challenges for Subcontractors When It Comes to Debt Collection

FFGN COLLECT NY

A general contractor on a construction project has direct contact with the project manager, owner, or developer running the project. The connection, “privity” of contract, results in smoother communication and a higher likelihood of payment to the general contractor. Those liens were later bonded.

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Are Florida Conditional Payment Bonds Really Conditional?

Jimerson Firm

Florida construction projects may or may not be protected by payment bonds, depending on the type of project and what the contract documents require. Payment bonds serve to protect the real property from construction liens when persons and entities are not paid for their work on a construction project. Hughes Supply, Inc.

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4 Tips for Drafting a Fair and Balanced Subcontractor Agreement

Jimerson Firm

Having a well-drafted subcontractor agreement is crucial for identifying the responsibilities, rights, and expectations of the contractor and a subcontractor when working together to complete a project. Contractors should consider issues such as payment withholdings, setoffs, and liquidated damages.

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What should I know about mechanic’s liens as a subcontractor?

Collections Law

As a subcontractor on building projects, you may be familiar with the concept of a mechanic’s lien, but do you know the best way to use one to protect your interests? What does a mechanic’s lien do for you? A mechanic’s lien is a lien on the physical property you are working on.

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An online company is doing mechanic’s liens for less. Why should I hire you?

Collections Law

A mechanic’s lien gives builders, contractors and some others in the construction industry a collection mechanism that other industries don’t have. With a written contract or documents constituting a written contract, you can place a lien against the property which they improved for unpaid debt.

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Subcontractor Invoice 30 Days Past Due? Here Are Your Options.

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Perhaps you have reason to believe that the general contractor was paid for the services or goods you provided, but has not paid you. New York lien law offers a number of options to subcontractors and vendors including the option to lien real property. What If The Contractor Or Subcontractor Fails To Keep Their Books?

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