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Check out our payment expertsWho pays for the Bond- i.e the subcontractor obtains the bond which results in a 3% fee or the contract amount. The invoice from the surety goes directly to the sub contractor. Is this a fee the sub contractor is responsible for or the GC that required the...
Hello! We filed a lien in WA State on a property. The property owner is now ready to pay. They have asked for a waiver and release. It seems like I can do a waiver for the amount due and then when we receive payment I can file...
As a material supplier we often find ourselves on the same job over a period of 3 or more years. Is there any reason why we would have to file a new preliminary notice on the job to secure our rights?
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