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how do i get paid

Anonymous Contractor

the woman i did the work for now isnt answering my calls and is blowing me off. she keeps promising to pay and thinking up things to deduct from my paycheck

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Matt Viator

Construction Lawyer

Levelset Admin at Levelset

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May 14, 2020

It's common for an owner to nickel and dime their contractor when it comes time to pay them. Luckily, contractors have a number of tools at their disposal to force payment.

How to force a customer to pay what's owed

For one, sending simple invoice reminders might be enough to get them to pay what's owed. Invoice reminders simply remind the customer that their bill is outstanding and must be paid. Of course, if there's a payment dispute at hand, then sending something stronger like a payment demand letter may be in order. Demand letters will include specific legal threats and create a deadline for making payment. So, that can put pressure on an owner to pay what's owed before a legal dispute breaks out. Threatening to file a mechanics lien can be extremely effective, too. By sending a Notice of Intent to Lien, you can let your customer you refuse to play games with payment and that you're ready to file a lien if you have to. Plus, that's a required part of the Arkansas lien process - so you'll need to send a Notice of Intent if you want to keep any lien rights alive. More on that option here: (1) Arkansas Notice of Intent FAQs & Guide; and (2) What is A Notice of Intent to Lien And Should I Send One? Finally, if need be, filing a mechanics lien is an extremely powerful tool for forcing payment. For more information on that process, the articles below should provide some great information. Plus, if a mechanics lien claim isn't available, there are always other recovery options on the table. - How Do Mechanics Liens Work? 17 Ways a Lien Gets You Paid - Arkansas Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs - How to File an Arkansas Mechanics Lien – Step by Step Walkthrough

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