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Paying the Contractor

The information provided is not meant to be a substitute for legal advice.
  • Never pay for the entire job in advance. 
  • Make a deposit when work begins to cover materials and startup costs. Pay by check to the company name and ALWAYS get a receipt. 
  • Make scheduled payments as work progresses. You may want to refer to the Homeowner Construction Lien Recovery Fund's web page at www.michigan.gov/conlien for more information. 
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