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Mayer Building Company for Subcontractors: Payment Guide & Resources

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Mayer, the Mayer Building Company lists a number of past projects on its website, including: Alon Medical Technology office renovations Old US Mint and Jazz Museum preventative maintenance Cara Stone Law Firm addition and renovations French Truck Coffee cafe construction Strayer University campus build-out. Owned by Ryan D. Progress payments.

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4 Key Habits of Large, Successful Contractors

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This simple document contains information about the property, the contractor, and the work that’s going to be done, and the notice is sent by certified mail to ensure the property owner receives it. At the end of the day, mechanics liens are the most powerful tool that contractors have to get paid for work they’ve completed.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. Hillside filed a counterclaim to foreclose its mechanics lien.

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Transparency in Contract Revisions

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document.

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Transparency in Contract Revisions

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document.

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Transparency in Contract Revisions

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document.

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8 Ways for Contractors to Build Trust With a Homeowner

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Shady, fly-by-night contractors will promise customers the world — and they hide the fact that they can put a lien on the owner’s home. They’ll collect a few checks, perform shoddy work, and then file a lien when the customer doesn’t pay. It’s also important to educate your customer about mechanics liens. Be responsive.