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Is it the law in Georgia a joint check is required if supplier of the subcontractor sends a NTC to General Contractor?

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The General Contractor is saying that since they received a NTC from one of our supplier's by law they have to issue a joint check to us and that supplier for the amount the supplier has listed on the interim waiver. Is this correct for Georgia projects?

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Jul 10, 2020

No, that is not true. Georgia law never requires a joint check to be issued. Certainly, the fact that a NTC was provided should not, by itself, justify a joint check arrangement. Joint checks can be issued by agreement of all parties, or if your subcontract provides for it. I would be happy to review your subcontract and give you my thoughts, but I doubt that it justifies the GC's threatened action.

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Jul 10, 2020

There is no law in Georgia that joint checks must be issued due to the filing of a Notice to Contractor.

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Jul 10, 2020

No it is not required by Georgia law. However, often subcontracts permit the issuance of joint checks. Becuase they have received a NTC, it is in the GC's best interest to ensure that the supplier is paid.

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Jul 4, 2021

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