GC owes me money

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Do to one GC customer of mine taking too long to pay my invoices I now send a notice to the owner(s) of the property where the work is being performed. My notice informs the owner(s) that I have been hired by (name of GC) to supply material and perform work on the property of the owner(s). My notice also recommends that the owner(s) request lien waivers from me prior to dispersing payments to the GC.

I think the one problematic GC I do work for has figured out that I'm sending these notices but pursuant to the Mechanic's Lien law in Illinois I am required to send said notice.

If I fail to send the notice to the owner(s) within 60 days of substantial completion of the project I could have a hard time installing my lien against the property.

So far only two customers have requested said waivers.
 
electricalperson said:
sometimes court is all that can be done to get money from people. unless you have a ski mask and a crowbar you can get the money from him in a different way
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WOW, can you find those ski masked people in the yellow pages? I have an ex that could use a real good crowbarring:grin: :roll: ;) :grin:

Nothing worse than someone slacking off on footing the bill. They sure did need the job done right away though, didn't they:mad:
 
we done work for a GC that installs modular homes. he said all the problems we found with the house would be paid for by the company that built the modular home. almost a year later were still waiting payment for an 11,000 dollar bill.
 
Be aware of the Fair Debt Collection Act which governs what you can and cannot do when attempting to collect a debt.When I was writing my business plan consulting with a business lawyer was part of that plan and dept collection was a topic.If you did not include this in your business plan the I highly recommend you do.I get my lawyer to send collection letters for a very small fee they work very well.Consult your state bar association for lawyers that deal with business law.
 
Rexel is in the process of liening a property I did work on. I set up a job account with them and pay them last. When payment doesn't get to them, they have lawyers notify the property owners of intent to lien. That way I don't have to pay to do it. I always do stay in close communication with my credit department about matters. I am the 1 that is ultimately responsible for payment in their eyes, but due to good communication they do not hold up my other accounts due to a dog.
 
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