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What action can I take to collect payment?

Anonymous General Contractor

I am a subcontractor who did roof, siding and gutters here but cannot get customer to pay us, what would be the best step?

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Suraj Vyas

Construction Lawyer

Owner at The Law Offices Of Suraj A. Vyas, Llc,

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Apr 30, 2020

If you've tried talking it out and cannot get the customer to pay you, a written notice is usually the best next step. A formal warning or notice helps create a timeline in case this escalates further (which it likely will if the customer refuses to pay you). Of course, this is based on the limited facts you've provided. Many factors (for example: A term of the contract related to timely completion) would play into how you may want to word your letter in order to ensure you are not hurting your own case.

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Joseph Katz

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Principal Attorney at Katz Law

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May 1, 2020

Depending on the amount outstanding and the total value of the construction as a whole, you may want to consider filing a mechanic's lien.

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Anonymous General Contractor

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May 1, 2020

what if the due date is over for a Mechanic's lien

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