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You can put a Mechanics Lien on the property after I believe 45 days here in Ohio. Its inexpensive and gets their attention. I have never had to do it yet. This notice is sent then to our Builders Assc. who then puts in their monthly newsletter listing who has had to file these liens and against whom. A great tool I use on who to stay away from. I always get (unless I know them personally)50% down with remaining due at completetion. I am going to change that to what Spiderlily suggested to: upon reciept of invoice. In Cleveland they a Prefered Contractors List. I would like to see a NOT prefered clients list of unreasonable, slow or non paying people in the county to stay away from ....unfortunately we would probably get sued for doing something like that. For now it is kind of word of mouth between contractors.
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Julie
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