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How much of the contract sum should you withhold from your contractor until your project is complete?
How do you get the leverage you need to ensure your project is finished per your contract?
In the contract with your contractor, you want to include a pre-determined amount of money to withhold (retainage) from the final payment, and here are the things you need to know to do that successfully…
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