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Preliminary Notice

Louisiana Monthly Notice of Non-Payment FormLouisiana Notice of Lien Rights FormLouisiana Notice to Owner of Obligation FormLouisiana Notice of Lease – State Projects FormLouisiana Notice of Lease Form for Private ProjectsGeneric Preliminary Notice FormProject Awareness Letter FormLouisiana Design Professional Notice Form

Lien Waivers

Louisiana Partial Unconditional Lien Waiver FormLouisiana Partial Conditional Lien Waiver FormLouisiana Final Unconditional Lien Waiver FormLouisiana Final Conditional Lien Waiver Form

Mechanics Lien

Louisiana Statement of Claim and Privilege Form

Notice of Intent

Louisiana Notice of Intent to Lien Form (Final Notice of Nonpayment) | Free Downloadable TemplateAviso de Intención de Gravamen (NOI) – Formulario Gratis

Pay Application

Payment Application Form

Notice of Commencement

Louisiana Notice of Contract Form

Schedule of Values

Schedule of Values Template

Notice of Completion

Notice of Completion (General) FormLouisiana Notice of Termination Form

Foreclosure

Notice of Intent to Foreclose FormNotice of Intent to File Miller Act Suit FormNotice of Intent to File Action on Bond Form

Prompt Payment

Notice of Intent to Make Prompt Payment Claim Form

Bond Claim

Notice of Intent to Make Bond Claim FormPublic Statement of Claim Form

Request for Information

Request for List of Subcontractors & Suppliers FormRequest for Reasons Payment Was Withheld FormRequest for Payment Bond Information (Generic, Non-Statutory) FormRequest for Licensing Information FormRequest for Project Information FormRequest for Affidavit of Payment (General) FormRequest for Proof of Funding Letter [Free Template]

Retainage

Notice of Intent to Make Retainage Claim Form

Miller Act

Waiver of Miller Act Claim FormRelease of Miller Act Claim FormPreliminary Notice on Miller Act Project FormRequest for Copy of Miller Act Bond FormMiller Act Claim Form

Contract

Roofer Contract TemplateDrywall Contract TemplateConstruction Contract TemplateSubcontractor Agreement TemplateMaterial Supply Agreement TemplateEquipment Rental Agreement TemplateTime and Material Contract Template

Change Order

Change Order Form

Demand letters

Louisiana General Demand LetterLouisiana Open Account Demand LetterLouisiana NSF Check Demand Letter – Free TemplateLouisiana Demand Letter on Misapplied Funds – Free TemplatePrompt Payment Demand Letter TemplateDemand Letter Template – Final Notice Before IRS Reporting

Lien Release

Louisiana Mechanics Lien Cancellation Form

Other

Notice to Insurer FormNotice That Bond Claim Will Be Challenged FormProject Information SheetWork Order TemplateNotice to Proceed TemplateConstruction Draw Schedule TemplateConstruction Proposal TemplateDemand for Payment FormNotice of Intent to Suspend Work (General) FormNotice of Incomplete Payment FormNotice of Potential Breach FormNotice of Nonpayment FormNotice of Withholding Payment FormNotice of Intent to Challenge Lien FormAffidavit of Payment (General) FormCOVID-19 Notice of Project Impact & Delays – Template

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Contract in Louisiana

Hello, Could an MSA/PSA be considered a contract in Louisiana? We have filed liens against our client and we received the following from their attorneys: 26. No notice of contract was filed pursuant to La. R.S. 9:4811(A) prior to Defendant commencing work on either of the Louisiana Projects. 27. Pursuant to La....

What recourse would our construction company have if a client refuses to receive a certified letter notice of lien?

We filed a lien against one client for mitigation work. We also have other work that will require a lien to get payment for the same client. The client will be expecting the additional lien. What recourse would our company have if she refuses to accept the certified letter notifying her of...

Can I file a mechanics Lien?

We are a new contractor in Louisiana and worked on a large project in Baton Rouge and complete it. We have contacted the apartment complex and no one has returned our calls.

Do i need to give them a notice of intent before lien?

Customer will not pay balance

Can I do a vendor lien release

I’m from Louisiana and I have a vendors lien that has expired. The contractor now has dementia so getting my promissory note signed is impossible. What can I do ?

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What You Need To Know About Construction Payment in Louisiana

This page helps you find answers to all of your questions about construction payment in Louisiana. Learn how documents such as pay applications, notices, contracts, lien waivers, mechanics liens, and more fit into Louisiana’s construction payment process. Select a document to learn more about how it applies to construction projects in Louisiana and to see your specific requirements.

It’s essential to exchange these documents when payments are flowing smoothly and when payment problems arise. These resources will help you navigate the payment process, increase visibility and communication, and avoid payment issues. But, if the need arises, they can also help you resolve payment problems and get paid what you earn.

If you need more information or can’t find the answer to a question, you can ask a licensed attorney for free and get a response fast.

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