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TIPS FOR HIRING A CONTRACTOR
The Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry
Services recommends:
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Checking that a contractor is licensed.
Licensing can be verified by calling the Department of Consumer and
Industry Services at (900) 555-8374, or checking the Web site:
https://www2.dleg.state.mi.us/colaLicVerify/.
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Putting the contract and any changes in writing.
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Making sure a Notice of Commencement is filled out
correctly and posted at the site.
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Getting a Notice of Furnishing from each person or
company providing labor or materials.
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Demanding a sworn statement for any payment made to a
contractor. Check the list of
subcontractors and supplies against the Notice of Furnishing to see that
subcontractors are getting paid.
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Upon getting the sworn statement, pay the contractor
directly or, with five days written notice to the contractor, pay
subcontractors, suppliers or laborers directly.
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When making a payment, ask for a Waiver of Lien.
For
more information, visit
Michigan's Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.
Source: Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services.
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Van
Buren Township
46425 Tyler Rd. Van Buren Twp, MI
48111
(734)699-8900
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