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How do I collect payment as a subcontractor?

ColoradoPayment Disputes
Anonymous Contractor

I have a construction company and I did some work as a subcontractor but now that the job is complete he is no longer responding to me and hasn’t paid me. I don’t have a written contract, just text messages before I started, during, and after the job was done where he is asking me to give him some time to pay me. Do I have any recourse here in Colorado? He owes me more than $5,000.00. Thank you.

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Levelset Admin at Levelset
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Jul 29, 2020
Typically, this would be a good time to consider filing a Colorado mechanics lien. However, under Colorado law, if the contract price is over $500, the contract must be in writing to be able to file a valid mechanics lien. Since a mechanics lien is unavailable, you may want to consider sending payment demand letters threatening legal action if you are unpaid. Particularly a claim for breach of contract and unjust enrichment against your customer. Given the amount in dispute, you should reach out to a Colorado construction attorney personally to help guide you through this process. For more on this and other options, see: Can't File a Lien? Here Are Some Other Options for Recovery
NOTE. The information presented here is for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be construed nor relied upon as such.
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