I'm a homeowner. A small bathroom project was done by a General Contractor, and I realize that more than 1/2 the job was plumbing, but the subcontractor wasn't paid at all on it - $9,500. I'd like to help him recover, but don't really want to put myself in jeopardy, as I fully paid the subcontractor....Read More
I am currently finihsing up a job where the SOV is 50+ line items. Many of them are alternates listed on the G703. We only completed a % of each of the alternates. How to I bill for that properly on the G703? Is it ok to have a balance to finish on the final REQ if we did not complete the line item 100...Read More...Read More
We supplied material to customer for this job. They are now telling me that it might be a few more weeks for payment. What should i do at this point because it looks like the bond rights might be very close to expiring...Read More
I am in the construction business in Massachusetts. I often come across a situation when subcontractors do not fulfill their duties, especially in terms of contract terms, work execution schedule. This leads to problems in project implementation and operating losses. I have been looking for a legal ...Read More...Read More
Notice has been sent through Levelset. Last furnished services on Oct 19th. Did I loose the deadline yet? How can you help me file that lien. Thanks ...Read More
We are a professional services firm supplying services to a real estate developer who has asked us to defer some fees until the closing of permanent financing. Is there precedent for issuing a "springing" lien similar to a "springing" security interest, that becomes effective at some future date if ...Read More...Read More
I was hired by a contractor to provide service including labor and materials. And when I sent in invoice, he said he'll get me a check next week. When that failed to happen, I reached back out. And he gave me all these excuses of how there was a deposit put down on the property and they couldn't v...Read More...Read More
we just got our materials that a company rented back-this month but i am being told i have to file a lien by the 3rd of December -- Is that correct?...Read More
Im a subcontractor working on a residential property for the past 3 years. They owe me $14600 from the frame of this house and they have been stringing me along forever saying they will pay me when the occupancy permit is complete which is not even my responsibility all other contractors have ...Read More...Read More
Hi there, I have the following question please: what happen, if we (Subcontractor) has signed the contract with the General Contractor (GC), with a clause that is contradictory to the law ? Let me explain please: in our contract with the General Contractor, it is saying that we have to send the notice o...Read More...Read More
I am a contractor who ordered materials for a commercial location on the tenants behalf. The job was approved but after the materials were ordered and shipped to us (customer materials that we can't return or restock) the client then cancelled the job and is now refusing to pay for the material co...Read More...Read More
Hi all, Your very useful database of retainage limits for all 50 states indicates there is no limit by state law in Massachusetts for private jobs. On the other hand, we have known that since 2014 Massachusetts, via Senate Bill 2271 has limited retainage to 5% on private projects over $3MM. I can’t fi...Read More...Read More