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Our company has a community that still owes us money from 2022. Too late to file lien. What can we do?

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Our small business in Bonita Springs FL has a community that still owes us money from 2022. I just found out that we are past the deadline for filing a mechanics lien. Any other solutions out there to get paid for our work?

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Mar 25, 2023

Yes, there are other solutions available to get paid for your work if you have missed the deadline for filing a mechanics lien in Bonita Springs, FL. Here are a few options you can explore: File a lawsuit: You can file a lawsuit against the community that owes you money. This can be a costly and time-consuming option, but it may be the only way to recover the money owed to you. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in construction law to assess the strength of your case and to guide you through the legal process. Negotiate a settlement: You can try to negotiate a settlement with the community that owes you money. This may involve offering a discount or agreeing to a payment plan. Be sure to get any agreement in writing and signed by both parties to avoid any misunderstandings later. Collections agency: You can hire a collections agency to recover the debt on your behalf. This option is often less expensive than a lawsuit, but the collections agency will take a percentage of the amount collected as a fee. Small claims court: If the amount owed to you is within the small claims court limit in Bonita Springs, you can file a claim in small claims court. This is a simplified and less expensive legal process than filing a full lawsuit. It is always best to consult with an attorney who specializes in construction law to understand your legal rights and options for recovering the money owed to you. <!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->https://www.mypennmedicine.ltd/ 

 

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Mar 25, 2023

There are legal options that might be available to an upaid contractor including direct negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or filing a civil action so long as there is still time to file a civil action before the applicable statute of limitations deadline. Which option is best is fact specific. As a general proposition that coincides with legal options, I share that in construction, business, law, or in life it is all about relationships. Re-engaging the customer relationship can be a way to reach a positive outcome. Depending on the situation, when an account is seriously delinquent, it can be helpful to re-engage a customer's senior executive decision-maker and seek to understand why payment has not been delivered in a timely manner. Re-engaging the customer and actively listening with a focus on trying to find a payment solution can be a useful option that ultimately leads to resolving the issue.

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Mar 27, 2023

Depends on how much is owed – the cost of recovery can be high. Check contract to see whether you get fees for collecting debts.

Usually, you would do the following: demand letter on your letterhead, giving them 5 or 10 days to pay; then demand letter from attorney; then lawsuit.

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Mar 27, 2023

A certified commercial collection agency licensed and bonded to collect in FL can collect the debt owed on a contingency fee bases so you do not have to put any money out to get it resolved. Depending on the particulars of the debt owed, any fees could be added to the debt so it's possible the collection could be cost free to you or at least at minimal cost. Feel free to contact me with questions. Best regards getting paid. 

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Mar 27, 2023
If you have a solvent defendant, you can still file a state court action to collect the money, even without a lien.
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