I was contacted by interstate restorations about building a sheed behind the snack bar at the Marriott I picked the sheed up and built it per the instructions and know there blowing me off about the payment
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May 13, 2020
There are a number of different recovery tools which could be useful for forcing your customer to pay what you're owed.
For one, sending simple (but formal) invoice reminders can push your customer to do the right thing and pay what's owed. Or, threatening to pursue legal action with a payment demand letter can escalate matters a bit. If the customer knows you're willing to do what it takes to get paid, they may be more inclined to take you seriously and get squared away.
Taking things another step further by threatening a mechanics lien could be powerful, too. Sending a Notice of Intent to Lien to both the customer and the property owner can shine a spotlight on the payment dispute. Plus, the owner might not even be aware of the dispute - so notifying them of the matter may put additional pressure on the customer to pay what's owed.
Finally, if the shed is considered a permanent improvement and if the necessary notice was sent, filing a mechanics lien may be a powerful option. You can learn more about Florida liens and notice requirements here: (1) Florida Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs; (2) How to File A Florida Mechanics Lien – Step By Step Guide To Get You Paid; and (3) Florida NTO Guide & FAQs.