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How do I collect payment as a subcontractor?

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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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

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