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Preliminary Notice

Michigan Notice of Furnishing FormGeneric Preliminary Notice FormProject Awareness Letter FormMichigan Preliminary Notice (Public Projects) Form

Lien Waivers

Michigan Final Conditional Lien Waiver FormMichigan Final Unconditional Lien Waiver FormMichigan Partial Conditional Lien Waiver FormMichigan Partial Unconditional Lien Waiver Form

Mechanics Lien

Michigan Mechanics Lien Form

Notice of Intent

Michigan Notice of Intent to Lien FormAviso de Intención de Gravamen (NOI) – Formulario Gratis

Pay Application

Payment Application Form

Notice of Commencement

Michigan Notice of Commencement Form

Schedule of Values

Schedule of Values Template

Notice of Completion

Notice of Completion (General) 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 FormMichigan Bond Claim Form

Request for Information

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

Retainage

Notice of Intent to Make Retainage Claim Form

Miller Act

Preliminary Notice on Miller Act Project FormRelease of Miller Act Claim FormWaiver of Miller Act Claim FormRequest for Copy of Miller Act Bond FormMiller Act Claim Form

Contract

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

Change Order

Change Order Form

Demand letters

Prompt Payment Demand Letter TemplateDemand Letter Template – Final Notice Before IRS Reporting

Lien Release

Michigan Discharge of Lien FormMichigan Affidavit for Release of Expired Lien Form

Other

Michigan Request for Notice of Commencement FormConstruction Draw Schedule TemplateNotice to Proceed TemplateConstruction Proposal TemplateWork Order TemplateProject Information SheetNotice That Bond Claim Will Be Challenged FormAffidavit of Payment (General) FormDemand 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 FormNotice to Insurer FormCOVID-19 Notice of Project Impact & Delays – Template

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Notice of commencement

I have a subcontractor asking me for a notarized notice of commencement so they can submit to their supplier. Is a notice of commencement needed for the construction project? this a service that is provided?

Bond Claim - Public Project

I am a material supplier (HVAC duct work) to a subcontractor (mechanical installer) on a public school project. At the start of the project, a preliminary notice was sent to the public school and the GC. My customer has chosen not to pay me, so I issued a bond claim on the...

What happens when i file a Bond Claim?

JLM is a material supplier to a State University job in Michigan. We filed a Bond claim due to non-payment by a sub contractor and the GC says this we have to release the bond or payments to our customer will be held up. We have NOT been paid yet.

Need an affidavit from you for my attorney to amend the lein due to clerical error.

My attorney Is looking for an affidavit from you guys for us to amend the lein. Delete claimant is b and construction LLC but the actual company is b noble construction LLC.

Can I file a lien to obtain payment

We are a material supplier and our customer has not paid us. he states he has paid and has not.

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What You Need To Know About Construction Payment in Michigan

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