Contractor Payment Act

The Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act is a law that protects the rights of contractors and subcontractors who are owed money for work they have performed on construction projects in Pennsylvania. The law requires that general contractors pay their subcontractors within 30 days of receiving payment from the owner of the project. If a general contractor fails to pay a subcontractor within 30 days, the subcontractor may file a lawsuit against the general contractor to recover the unpaid amount. The law also allows subcontractors to file liens against the property being constructed if they are not paid.

The Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act is an important law that helps to ensure that contractors and subcontractors are paid for their work. If you are a contractor or subcontractor who has not been paid for work you have performed on a construction project in Pennsylvania, you may be able to file a lawsuit or lien against the general contractor to recover the unpaid amount.

The law also provides for interest and attorneys' fees to be awarded to successful plaintiffs. This means that if you are successful in your lawsuit, you will be able to recover not only the unpaid amount, but also interest on that amount and attorneys' fees.

The Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act is a powerful tool that can help you recover the money you are owed for your work. If you have not been paid for work you have performed on a construction project in Pennsylvania, you should contact an attorney who specializes in construction law to discuss your options.