Demand Letters for Contractors – How To Write One That Gets You Paid
Contractors sometimes have to wait a long time for payment. A demand letter can be a powerful weapon in your arsenal to get paid faster. If you are waiting on...
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How to File a Mechanics Lien – Step by Step Guide For Any State
A step-by-step guide on how to file a mechanics lien for any state in the United States. Outlines the process of filing a construction lien, including rules and requirements. Resources,...
What Is a Notice of Intent to Lien and Should You Send One?
Learn why a Notice of Intent to Lien is one of the most effective ways to resolve a payment issue on a construction project. THE demand letter that gets results...
How Do Mechanics Liens Work? 17 Ways a Lien Gets You Paid.
How do mechanics liens work? We've put together a list of 17 different ways a mechanics lien empowers the construction industry to get paid the money they've earned on their...
Come “Levelset” Construction Payment With Us
We changed our name to Levelset today because the name zlien wasn’t good enough. And here – beginning at the very beginning – is why. It’s 2006. The...
The Ultimate Guide to Retainage in the Construction Industry
The practice of retainage, aka retention, has a tremendous impact on the construction industry. Learn how retainage works on different types of projects and in different states. Article links to...
The Ultimate Guide to Lien Waivers
What are lien waivers in construction? This article is the ultimate guide for construction lien waivers including essential information and links to download any lien waiver form you need.
What Is A Joint Check Agreement?
While joint checks and joint check agreements are common in the construction business, these agreements can actually be entered into by businesses in any industry. However, these tools are utilized...
What Are “Back Charges” in Construction?
Back charges can be tricky if you're not careful! It's incredibly important to prioritize communication and documentation when back charges are in play.
Lien Waiver vs Lien Release: What’s the Difference?
Lien waivers and lien releases are completely different documents (even though they are often confused by the construction industry). Read this post to learn when and how to use each...
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Nevada Prompt Pay Act | What Contractors Need to Know
The Nevada Prompt Payment Acts were enacted to ensure that anyone working on a private or public project within the state are paid in a timely fashion. This is achieved...
California General Contractor Fined $68,000 Under AB 1701
When AB 1701 was passed in California, it shook up the state's construction industry - for good reason. A GC was recently fined nearly $70k under the law.
Pennsylvania Retainage Laws | A Guide to Public & Private Projects
Withholding retainage on construction projects is commonplace. Given the inherent risk of abuse, states have enacted various laws to oversee this practice as best they can. Pennsylvania retainage is regulated...
New York Construction Trust Fund Requirements
The New York construction trust fund statute was enacted to ensure that anyone working on a construction project within the state, gets paid. Mechanics liens and bond claims can only...
Georgia Retainage Laws | A Guide to Public & Private Projects
Retainage. The mere mention of this practice can cause headaches for subcontractors and suppliers on any given construction project. It’s supposed to protect owners by providing an incentive to finish...
How Will California AB 5 and the Dynamex Decision Affect the Construction Industry?
California AB 5 and the Dynamex decision have altered how employee classification will be determined, but the construction industry is mostly unaffected.
Michigan Prompt Pay & Retainage | A Guide to Payment on Public Projects
The Michigan prompt pay and retainage laws apply to almost every type of public works projects within the state. Maintaining cash flow on a project is vital to a contractor’s...
New Jersey Construction Trust Fund | A Guide to Payments on Public Projects
The New Jersey construction trust fund requirements on public projects were enacted in an effort to minimize the financial risk for subs and suppliers. Many states have their own regulations...
Alabama Prompt Pay Act | A Guide to Public & Private Projects
The Alabama Prompt Pay laws were enacted to quell one of the most damaging practices in the construction industry; slow payment. Having to chase down payment is both costly and...
Nevada Retainage Laws | A Guide to Public & Private Projects
This guide to New York retainage laws will provide you with the rates, deadlines, and everything else you need to know to get paid what you've earned.