I was working for someone who had a job on a house that was partly burnt down to do the demolition and the job is 70% done and they don't want to pay what should I do
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Mar 5, 2020
When unpaid on a construction project, there will usually be a few different recovery tools that might help to get paid. Let's look at a few of those options.
Payment reminders
Sending something as simple as an invoice reminder can help to prod a customer into making payment. Though, simply sending reminders might not be very effective if there's already a full-blown payment dispute at hand.
Demand letters
A strong payment demand letter will pack more punch than a simple reminder. Payment demand letters should typically include legal threats and payment deadlines. That way, the customer knows you're serious about getting paid what you're owed.
Notice of Intent to Lien
Taking things another step further and threatening to pursue a mechanics lien claim may push even harder for an owner to pay what's owed. Sending a Notice of Intent to Lien will let a claimant know that their failure to pay could affect their property rights, and that's a threat most owners can't afford to take lightly.