Payment Bond

When payment bond thresholds rise, it's even more important for subcontractors and suppliers to send preliminary notice and foster healthy payment chains.

Mississippi subcontractors and suppliers take note: contractors on private projects can now use payment bonds to keep mechanics liens off of their projects.

Getting a copy of the payment bond is an important step in making a bond claim, but many times a general contractor won't cooperate. There's another option, the Freedom of...

Many construction projects require contractors to have a surety bond in place just to bid on the work. If a contractor has tight bond limits, that can restrict his ability...

For those who provide construction labor or materials to California public jobs, the state's Little Miller Act ensures that payment will be made. Like every other state's Little Miller Act,...

Those who work in construction know that payment disputes are common. But how do you make a payment claim on a Georgia public works project? Since liens can't be filed...

Nobody walks into a job wanting to make a payment bond claim. At times, though, a payment claim may become necessary - so subcontractors and suppliers should be aware of...

It's a last resort, but when payment isn't coming, it's important for Florida subcontractors and suppliers to know how to make a Florida payment bond claim.

Pursuant t the Miller Act, federal subcontractors and suppliers are protected by payment bonds on federal projects exceeding $150,000. Under the current statutory scheme, that number could rise due to...

In California when there is no bond present on a public construction project, a claimant can send a Stop Payment Notice (also commonly referred to as a Stop Notice). Here's...