I am a small painting contractor and have not received payment for over 30 days.
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Jan 24, 2020
As an initial matter, some of this may be determined by your contract. But I’m the absence of a specific payment request procedure in the contract, I usually advise clients to take a few steps.
1. send a notice to owner if you’re not outside the 45 day time period.
2. Send a demand letter. If your customer is a homeowner, you want to be careful to comply with Florida’s consumer collection practices act.
3. record a lien if you are within your timetables for doing that.
4. file a lawsuit to collect the money owed.
This list is oversimplified, but you can consult with an attorney who can walk you through the best options. I usually offer a free consult for things like this to see which option makes the most sense