Stop Notices

A Stop Notice is a powerful legal tool used in construction to prevent the release of funds from a project owner or lender to the general contractor. When a subcontractor or supplier has not been paid, they can send a Stop Notice to the project owner or construction lender, directing them to withhold payment from the contractor until the debt is resolved.

• Stop Notices prevent the project owner or lender from releasing funds to the general contractor
• They provide subcontractors and suppliers with leverage to secure payment for their work
• Stop Notices must be served within specific timeframes to be valid under state law
• They can be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to filing a mechanics lien
• Stop Notices help ensure that funds are retained until payment disputes are resolved