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Old 07-29-2009, 09:59 AM   #15
JustAnotherGuy
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Originally Posted by Delgar View Post
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If the owner didn't hold it back, and a sub isn't paid, the owner is potentially on the hook for $5K. This is to ensure that subcontractors aren't taken advantage of by unscrupulous general contractors.
That is so messed up. So then the owner gets screwed by the subcontractor.

This is why I have not hired anybody to do some much needed work on my house. I have zero faith in the industry.
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