If I’m a subcontractor and have not been paid by the contractor, how can I receive payment?

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If I’m a subcontractor and have not been paid by the contractor, how can I receive payment?

The contractor has been paid for the jobs but says he can not afford to pay me. He owes me $5000.

Asked on October 23, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Pennsylvania

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

There are two ways for you to get paid with respect to the work you did on a work of improvement as a subcontractor. The first is to sue the general contractor under the terms of your subcontract for the $5,000 owed.

The second is if you pre-liened the work of improvement record a contractor's lien on the property assuming the deadlines to do so have not passed.

I suggest that you consult with an attorney that does construction law to assist you in your matter further.


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