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what is the percentage for a deposit that we can ask for before starting a residential job?

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Anonymous Contractor

We signed a contract and now they do not want to give a deposit for job. They want to pay as work has been done.

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Garret Murai

Construction Lawyer

Partner at Nomos LLP

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Oct 3, 2019

For residential remodeling projects (i.e., not ground up construction) you can ask for a deposit up to 10% of the contract price, or $1,000, whichever is less.

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