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How to get paid for contracting work done?
I am a sub-contractor who is finding it very difficult to get paid from a contractor that I did work for. This contractor has a contract with a large home improvement store chain. I did work on approximately 7 to 8 private residences for this contractor. He was paid in full by the chain and never paid me. I have been trying to collect for almost 2 months. Can I put a mechanical lean on the residences and/or this home improvement chain.
Asked on June 6, 2012 under Business Law, New Jersey
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You put a mechanics's lien on the residences and register it with the registry of deeds so it is perfects your interest. Then make sure you give the proper notice requirements as mandated by your state statute and inform the contractor and the home improvement chain in writing (probably certified or registered mail) that you have perfected a lien and you intend to be paid immeidately. Include job numbers and the like.
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