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I completed a job ( the job is 100% complete) and the gc is telling me I have to wait for escrow to get paid, how long do i have to wait....Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentDec 20, 2022
ArizonaSlow Payment
We are currently working on a job with a Subcontractor, who is contracted with a General Contractor. We are acting as a Sub-Subcontractor for this project. We have not completed work on the project. The project is private. The Subcontractor is 78 days past due on a billing to us. Can we file a lien on the project even though we're still activity working on the project? I'm getting mixed information on the Levelset website FAQ. ...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentNov 18, 2022
CaliforniaSlow Payment
My company was hired to do a job at a public university in Oxford Ohio to supply landscape materials "Turf Grass Sod" the Job started August 10th, 2022 and our last delivery was dated October 10th, 2022. Payment terms for this job were Net 30 so the billing shows them as only 23 days Past Due...Read More
Anonymous Material Supplier
2 answersAdd commentDec 2, 2022
OhioMechanics LienSlow Payment
I work for an excavation company. We don't use Levelset at the company I currently work for. The company that I used to work for used Levelset, and it was very helpful. Recently, I took over the billing at the company I currently work for and noticed that there are more than a few jobs that have unpaid invoices dating as far back as 2016. Our contract is fairly basic regarding client invoicing and payment, basically we will submit invoices every (30) days, client shall pay invoices in full within (30) days, If client fails to pay we may give (10) notice to client to secure the default, if they fail to do so, we can stop work. I would like to attempt to collect on some of these old invoices. Do I have any recourse, if so, what steps would I have to take in order to do so? Thank you in advance....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
3 answersAdd commentAug 2, 2022
CaliforniaBack ChargesCollectionsConstruction AccountingConstruction ContractPay When PaidPayment DisputesPrompt PaymentRecovery OptionsSlow Payment
I work as a subcontractor in Colorado. The company I work for pays me every two weeks,they pay a percentage of each job at their discretion so my direct deposits are never same amount as contracts say? I get no reciept of what job I was paid for or what percentage? Help !!!...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentOct 27, 2022
ColoradoMechanics LienPayment DisputesSlow Payment
We are a subcontractor who completed a job this month (September). We have one invoice that has not been paid since May, and another invoice that hasn't been paid since June. Is it best to group these amounts together into one demand, or send letters separately for each invoice considering their due dates were separate? Thank you for your time....Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
2 answersAdd commentSep 30, 2022
ColoradoSlow Payment
My roof contractor is demanding payment in full (partial payment was paid previously). He recently submitted supplements and my homeowner's insurance has not released all of the funds for the supplements or the depreciation for the roof claim. He came to my door demanding payment of a different amount than he had on a previous invoice he gave me that was from January. The amount he showed me was written in pencil. I told him that the insurance has not paid me in full and the supplements were in the pipeline to be paid but I don't have the money or a revised estimate from my insurance yet, so I will pay him for the work completed at the amount the insurance approved once they send that to me. He waved an estimate from my insurance in front of me with different amounts than the versions I have in my portal and said he can see that I am supposed to get X amount from my insurance for my entire claim so just pay him. This estimate appeared to have my entire claim information on it (for other areas of my home that he is not a contractor on) and he would not let me look at, hold or photocopy the document. Then he tried to say that I should get 20K in depreciation for my entire claim so I should just pay him now. I do not have in writing what the insurance has approved for the supplements, but from a rep I spoke to last week, he submitted supplements for work that he did not do (to include installing drip edge (he did not remove or reinstall any drip edge on my home), starter shingles installed (he used upside down regular shingles that did not match my roof and were obviously from another job) and those items are required per manufacturers guidelines and drip edge is required per buidling code. I texted him to say to send the invoice and we will compare to insurance and pay for what was completed and at the rate the insurance approved. He then said that he will have his attorney file in court for nonpayment and per his contract, I will owe attorneys fees for nonpayment claims. What recourse do I have? isn't he in breach of contract, guilty of fraud (for billing insurance/me for work he did not complete), or anything that allows us to not pay for attorney's fees? I am happy to pay for work completed, but my insurance hasn't paid me yet. I feel he is pressuring me with fraudulent documents and that should matter if it goes to court. ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentFeb 11, 2022
LouisianaBond ClaimsConstruction ContractMechanics LienPayment DisputesSlow Payment
I have a question regarding the Prime's delay in submitting a subcontractor's invoices to a vendor for payment. My business provided work for a Prime contractor. They are now rejecting invoices that are over 1 year old, even though we submitted these invoices in a timely fashion. Is there any requirement for a Prime to submit all invoices for service provided within a certain time frame? Or can a Prime hold onto a subcontractor's invoices, without submitting them to the state, for an indefinite period of time? TIA...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
3 answersAdd commentAug 3, 2022
IllinoisBond ClaimsCash FlowConstruction ContractLien on FundsLien WaiversMechanics LienMiller ActPay ApplicationsPay When PaidPreliminary NoticePrompt PaymentRetainageSlow Payment
We are a Time & Material (Cost plus benefits) subcontractor for a public job in California and have signed a contract with the general contractor. We were unaware of the 20-Day California Preliminary Notice and didn't send a notice to the owner at the start of the job. The project is finished and has passed all the tests given by the inspectors. The General Contractor has gotten paid the full amount on our contract and has yet to pay us since January of this year. Can I still send a stop notice even if we haven't sent a 20-day Preliminary Notice to the owner?...Read More
Mostafa Rashidsalehi
2 answersAdd commentAug 13, 2022
CaliforniaPreliminary NoticeSlow PaymentStop Notice
I was hired to do a remodel and started doing the job without a deposit as the contract stated he was waiting for the check. Halfway through the job I reminded the contractor I did not reciebe a deposit and I would need it. The next day his worker came and said he was unable to pay me as he still hasn't got paid. So I stopped work and asked the contractor to contact me. A week went by with no contact so I reached out to his worker and he informed me that the contractor did not want to continue to use me as my price was to high. We signed a contract. I've tried calling and texting this contractor and he never responds. I still have not recieved any payment for the work I done. He told his worker he would pay me for what I did and that was it but it's been a month and a half and I have still not heard from him....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
2 answersAdd commentJul 31, 2022
CaliforniaConstruction ContractLien DeadlinesMechanics LienPreliminary NoticeSlow Payment
I'm a subcontractor working on large park project. I finished my work a few months ago and our customer still has a balance on their account and pushing back to pay for the change order. I cannot find any bonds on this job, so I'm reaching out to see what my options are. ...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentJul 21, 2022
AlabamaChange OrdersCollectionsLien ReleasesLien WaiversMechanics LienPayment BondPerformance BondSlow Payment
Hello, I need your help. One of my suppliers forgot to bill me $60k for materials delivered on to my job 5 months ago. They said it was an oversight. They decided to add the old invoices now 5 months later. They had already provided me with Unconditional waivers month after month which means I dont owe them for anything, especially 5 month old materials. I would pay them but covid has really hurt us and we also dont have the money. The biggest issue I have now is that my contractor will not pay me until I provide them with the new unconditional waiver that the supplier does not want to provide because of the new invoices. If I dont get paid, I cant go on and pay for payroll. I am planning on walking off the job but now I am concerned the contractor wont pay me my retainer of $250k. The contract doesnt state anything about a right to stop work provision. I also know this may cause collateral damage. What do you recommend I do? I cant have employees work and not pay them. ...Read More
Oscar Montenegro
2 answersAdd commentNov 25, 2021
FloridaConstruction ContractNotice of Intent to LienPayment DisputesSlow Payment
Hi, we did a commercial job in phases, the first phase went ok but last june we started the last phase and did some work between june and december 2021 that havent gotten paid for. we were hired directly by the owner. no formal contract, just proposals and she would just accept and sign them. we hired an attorney in januarry 2022 to file a mechanical lein, the mechanical lien was filed and we sent her notices but we havent hear anything yet . the construction is not completed and we have an open permit with the city for the irrigation system that we cant close becuase the job isnt done yet. I want to know if there is anything that we can do to "enforce" the lein or get her to pay for the work that has been done....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJun 21, 2022
TexasLien DeadlinesLien ForeclosureMechanics LienPrompt PaymentRecovery OptionsSlow Payment
i did a construction project for a homeowner in Pipestone MN. this job was thru a referal from another of my customers. this job had a cost to the owner of approximately $14,000. They paid the first portion, but when the second portion and final payment were due she stopped payment on the check , then proceeded to drag me thru the courts and even had judge judy contact me. due to all of her antics the 120 day limit has long passed to file a mechanics lein on this womans property. the courts found in my favor with the case she tried to bring against me. I am still owed APPROX $8,000.00 On this project for labor and materials, and would like to tack on a 10% monthly fee for nonpayment and also the cost of going to court. for a total of about $20,000. what avenue can i take to get paid for my services from this woman. I have all contracts and rulings from the courts on hand. please help...Read More
Rockford Scholl
1 answerAdd commentJun 20, 2022
MinnesotaConstruction ContractLawsuitRecovery OptionsSlow PaymentStop Notice
WE have done remodeling and handyman work on rental properties that are managed by an agent with Pro 100. Some of the invoices are over 60 days past due. So what is the best action to take?...Read More
Anonymous General Contractor
2 answersAdd commentJun 3, 2020
MissouriMechanics LienNotice of Intent to LienRecovery OptionsRight to LienSlow Payment