The Michigan Department of Consumer and
Industry Services recommends:
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: www.michigan.gov/cis.
Putting
the contract and any changes in writing.
Making
sure a Notice of Commencement is filled
out correctly and posted at the site.
Getting
a Notice of Furnishing from each person
or company providing labor or materials.
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.
Upon
getting the sworn statement, pay the
contractor directly or, with five days
written notice to the contractor, pay
subcontractors, suppliers or laborers
directly.
