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...

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...

A recent appellate court decision limits construction staffing companies' mechanics lien rights in Oklahoma. Laborers may still file liens on their own.

The New York prompt pay provisions are a set of statutes that regulate timely payment on private and public projects. These statutes create default pay schedules and penalties for non-compliance....

In the construction industry, retainage is frequently withheld from contracts. This is meant as an incentive for contractors and subs to complete their work to a satisfactory level. However, given...

The practice of withholding retainage is a controversial topic. Owners want to incentivize the proper completion of the contract, while contractors and material suppliers are hungry for consistent cash flow....

The Ohio Prompt Pay laws regulate the timing of payments on both public and private projects. Late payment is a problem in the construction industry as a whole. In order...

Retainage is the withholding of a percentage of payment to ensure the successful completion of construction projects. Since cash flow is so vital to the success of a project, many...

Construction trust fund statutes are meant to protect lower-tiered project participants by ensuring they get paid what they’ve earned. These are meant not only to protect payments to contractors, subs,...

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...