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 in Construction (Meaning & Examples)
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 Prevailing Wages Requirements & Penalties
The Nevada prevailing wage laws were enacted to ensure that contractors and subcontractors on public jobs are paid a reasonable amount of compensation. These prevailing wages are established by comparing...
Nevada Contractor’s Licenses | Application & Requirements
Nevada contractor’s licenses are governed by the Nevada State Contractor’s Board (NSCB). Applying for a license can seem like an expensive and daunting task, but performing unlicensed construction work can...
Arizona Stop Notices Guide | An Alternative Remedy for Nonpayment
Arizona stop notices allow contractors and subs another legal remedy to secure payment on a construction project. These notices can be used to freeze unpaid construction funds in the amount...
Michigan Mechanics Liens Can’t Exceed the Contract Price
What amounts can be included in a Michigan mechanics lien? After an arbitrator overstepped their bounds, a court stepped in and decreased the lien.
Guide to Connecticut’s Complex Lien Notice & Service Requirements
Mechanics lien notice and service requirements can be confusing; particularly in Connecticut. However, it’s important to understand and comply with all the requirements in order to be sure you’ve secured...
Are Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Pennsylvania Enforceable?
Pay-if-paid clauses are a type of contingent payment provision that can cause all sorts of problems for subcontractors. These clauses put subcontractors at full risk in case of property owner...
Nebraska Notice of Commencement | Risk Management for Property Owners
A Nebraska Notice of Commencement is an optional step for private property owners to take to protect themselves from liability. Generally speaking, a Notice of Commencement is designed to signal...
4 Steps to Manage GC Liability for Subs’ Employee Wages and Benefits
Having confidence in Human Resource (“HR”) processes is important for any business, and this is especially true in construction where there is GC liability for wages all the way...
Illinois Notice of Intent to Lien | Common Mistakes to Avoid
Notice of intent to lien can be a powerful tool to induce payment. We at Levelset actually recommend sending them on every project, in every state. However, there are a...
Enforceability of Pay-if-Paid Clauses in Massachusetts
The state of Massachusetts generally disfavors pay-if-paid clauses in construction contracts. However, they are enforceable under certain circumstances. And even so, the bar is set very high to have such...