Legal Question in Construction Law in Florida

I just found out that my general contractor is not paying the subcontractors who are working on my house and they are not finishing the work. As the homeowner, I only have one final payment left to the GC,and doubt it's enough to cover all that he still owes the subcontractors. Should I pay the subcontractors directly and deduct it from the final GC payment, even though my only contract is with the GC? Should I offer to pay the subcontractors so that they will finish their part of the work? I live in Florida, it's 90+ degrees everyday. I still don't have a/c or electric finished and the contract states the job should have been finished in April, but it's now July. PLEASE ADVISE!

Asked on 7/13/12, 12:46 pm

R. Jason de Groot R. Jason de Groot, P.A.

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If they are not paid by the GC, they can file liens. You should only pay the GC, not the subs.

Answered on 8/13/12, 11:38 am

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