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We have a project that has been delayed for almost 2 years. We have completed our work but our warranty period does not start until final completion. Our
work has been completed for 1 entire year now and is just sitting. Our warranty is one year from substantial completion. Our work will be sitting f...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentMar 29, 2023
PennsylvaniaChange OrdersConstruction ContractSubstantial Completion
Thank you for answering my question. I hired a contractor for 2 specific contracts on a home renovation to be done simultaneously. I paid the down
payments in May but then had to request the contract be put on hold for 3 weeks before starting the work. After begging them, it wasn't until lat...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentFeb 10, 2023
PennsylvaniaConstruction ContractMechanics LienPayment DisputesRight to LienSubstantial CompletionMaterials
I supplied and installed materials on a commercial project. The GC withheld major portions of monthly payments or didn't pay at all. I was unable to pay my
workers and vendors. Then the GC excessively back charged my contract for work I could or would not perform due to an unachievable expidited...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
2 answersAdd commentJan 2, 2021
New YorkBack ChargesChange OrdersJoint ChecksPay When PaidRetainageSubstantial Completion
We hired a contractor to install new windows on a level of our home in Missouri where both direct employees and a subcontractor were utilized. However, it
was brought to my attention that one of the workers was NOT an employee of the contractor or subcontractor but was the adult child of one of t...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentSep 26, 2022
MissouriSubstantial Completion
1. Do not release any utilities in the contractors name until payment in full 2. Do not release any Elevation Certificates or Affidavits 3. File a lien for the full
amount of the contract before work began. 4. Complete a Certificate of Substantial Completion after all your work is 100% complete. 5. File a For...Read More
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Anonymous General Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentAug 19, 2022
LouisianaCollectionsNotice of CompletionNotice of Intent to LienPayment DisputesSubstantial Completion
I built a library-style bookcase for a customer, actually two of them. The first time, built and delivered, she accepted. A few days later, she decides she wants
to change the design. I sent her new price to build the new design, we agreed upon a March 17th completion date. I delivered the bookcases to h...Read More
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Christina Pearson
Waiting for answerAdd commentAug 15, 2022
South CarolinaConstruction ContractDefectsLawsuitNotice of TerminationRecovery OptionsRight to LienSubstantial Completion
I am a subcontractor in the state of Texas, hired by a general contractor, to complete a flooring installation for a commercial business funded by the state.
For the sake of the following argument, please take my words at face value. The situation: the owners/GC are exceptionally difficult to please, b...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentJan 15, 2021
TexasChange OrdersConstruction ContractDefectsLegal Property DescriptionRecovery OptionsSubstantial Completion
We are currently working for Baker Co Health Department, a Florida Health Department facility. Our contract started July 7th and we completed the interior
painting for the contract on July 25th. The contract ran through August 22nd, so we thought this was a good thing finishing early. They went on t...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentAug 17, 2022
FloridaConstruction ContractPayment DisputesSubstantial CompletionPayment Academy
We terminated contract with GC's rep that is using GC license, due to terrible workmanship & found out that he has not paid subs for work. Initially this person
said his partner, Judson Bentley held the GC license, well that is BS and he just uses the GC license. This person now has 90% of money-at least 5...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 27, 2022
FloridaConstruction AccountingLawsuitLicensesLien DeadlinesNotice of CommencementNotice of Intent to LienNotice of TerminationRecovery OptionsStop NoticeSubstantial Completion
Contractor made a major mistake when the employee did not follow the manufacturers instructions installing HardieBacker in a walk-in shower. There is an
ongoing dispute and contractor refuses to go to mediation as required in the contract. Contract is not yet paid in full. Can the owner terminate ...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentApr 29, 2022
CaliforniaConstruction ContractDefectsPayment DisputesSubstantial Completion
We are the property owner and running it as a hotel. Because of the slow economy, we don't have a stable cash flow. Our hotel renovation has come to a
complete stop since last September. We know there is a dealine in NEVADA to file a Mechnics Lien for the Contractors and Subcontractors that is...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentApr 27, 2022
NevadaConstruction ContractMechanics LienSubstantial Completion
We have been served a " Final Notice of Default" from the main contractor on a job, stating we are holding up any other trades. The notice gave us a 24 hour
notice to complete the last slab of granite. Which has a delay due to the current world situations. We have in the contract red lined to delete"Da...Read More
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Anonymous Subcontractor
2 answersAdd commentFeb 14, 2022
CaliforniaSubstantial Completion
We are a material supplier on a louisiana state project. We supply directly to the general contractor on the project. Do we have to wait to file a lien until the
whole project's Substantial Date of Completion is up or can we file a lien when OUR portion of the material supplies provided are complete?
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Anonymous Material Supplier
Waiting for answerAdd commentJan 17, 2022
LouisianaLien DeadlinesLien on FundsMechanics LienSubstantial Completion
Hello, A client is holding off payments for the following reasons: 1) He wants us to finish a small list of final items prior to partly paying an invoice (not the final
invoice) 2) He wants us to replace some tile in his bathroom floor that has some damage. We have offer to replace the tile, but he doesn't want t...Read More
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Anonymous General Contractor
1 answerAdd commentDec 7, 2021
TexasLicensesMechanics LienSubstantial Completion