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I worked for a contractor who is not paying me. They keep saying a check was sent 2 nd day air it has been over 2 weeks. What are my options?

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Dec 29, 2020

There are a number of different tools available to contractors when a customer is slow paying them. For one, sending simple (but formal) invoice reminders could be the nudge needed to get the customer to send the check. If that's not effective, then sending a payment demand letter or a Notice of Intent to Lien could escalate the dispute enough to force that customer to take the delay seriously & send the check. What's more, Notices of Intent to Lien are generally sent to property owners as well as the direct customer - and doing that could get the owner's attention and provide additional pressure to get the invoice paid. Finally, if other options aren't getting the job done, filing a mechanics lien is always an option, as is pursuing legal claims.

Here are some articles that should help you understand each option discussed above:

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