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Ala. Code § 8-29-1 Definitions
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following words have the following meanings: (1) CONTRACTOR. Any person, individual, firm, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity who contracts with an owner to improve real property or perform construction services for an owner. (2) …
Ala. Code § 8-29-2 Performance in Accordance with Contract Entitles Contractor or Subcontractor to Payment
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Performance by a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor in accordance with the provisions of his or her contract entitles them to payment from the party with whom they contract. All contracts between parties require a date of payment. (Acts 1995, No. 95-380, p. 775, §2.)
Ala. Code § 8-29-3 Timely Payments to Contractors and Subcontractors; Noncompliance with Chapter; Percentage of Retainage on Payments
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(a) When a contractor has performed pursuant to his or her contract and submits an application or pay request for payment or an invoice for materials, to the owner or owner’s representative, the owner shall timely pay the contractor by mailing via first class mail or delivering t…
Ala. Code § 8-29-4 Withholding Application and Certification for Payment; Withholding Payment; Notice
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(a) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the owner, contractor, or subcontractor from withholding application and certification for payment for any of the following reasons if there is a bona fide dispute over one or more of the following: (1) Unsatisfactory job progress. (2) De…