My old neighbor built a home a year after we moved away. 4 years later he was still in court with his GC and about 6 buisnesses the GC had hired to do the jobs. My old neighbor had PAID his GC the final payment BEFORE he got a list of ALL the subs and such. (BTW) The neighbor is a assitant district attorny for the town of 98K that I used to live in) He said he is losing his ass, He will be sueing the GC BUT HE (my old neighbor)is responsible for paying the bills. He had his old GC in court for 2 years and wound up getting nothing! The guy had nothing left to take?
I got a call from a distibuter of septic tanks. He told me that the bill for MY tank was not paid by my plumber friend who installed my septic/holding tank. It was a 1200 dollar bill. I told him that I am sure my plumber would pay even though he was 3 months late! I proceeded to call my buddy and ask WHAT IS UP? He was as emabarresed as could be for not paying the bill. He sent out payment the next week. I followed up to make sure. This is where I could of been stuck with a BILL like yours. The person who sold the tanl to my friend informed me that IF he did not get paid in 2 weeks he would file a lein on MY house. Guess what? He would of been able to do it and I am the only person responsible for that payment.
I can go after my plumber for recovery of money I already spent (gave to him) BUT the retailer of the tank does not have to worry about that because I am the BUYER of his equipment and the plumber is only representing me.

This is why (one of the reasons) we have several draws on a project. The final payment should NEVER be made till you have all the bills and reciepts for ALL the things in your place. If you see something that is not on a bill marked PAID do not pay the final payment till its cleared up.
I agree whole heartedly, being on the job site everyday is paramont.

BTW
My plumber buddy? Yes he is still a friend. BUT, I find out later that he has a habit of robbing Peter to pay Paul and is late (extremely) late on many of his bills. SO late that I fear sooner or later he will end up down on his luck and end up running with alot of unpaid bills. Needless to say I will stay friends with him BUT I will not hire him to do anymore plumbing/septic tank work for me especially when I have my new house built.
good luck

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