@hayder_legal: Contractors destroy their own work after not getting paid! 😱 Here are 2 takeaways: 1. 🔒 **Securing Costs**: Ensure your payments are secured to avoid these drastic measures. - **Advance Payments**: Request a deposit before starting the work to cover initial costs. - **Progress Payments**: Set up a schedule of payments to be made as work progresses. - **Payment Guarantees**: Consider adding clauses for payment guarantees or penalties for late payments. 2. 📜 **Clear Contracts**: Make sure your contracts clearly outline all terms and conditions to prevent misunderstandings. - **Detailed Scope**: Clearly define the scope of work, timelines, and deliverables. - **Payment Terms**: Specify payment amounts, due dates, and acceptable payment methods. - **Dispute Resolution**: Include a section on how disputes will be handled to ensure issues are resolved fairly and promptly. These disputes can be avoided with the right legal advice. #contracts #legaltips #lawyers #legaladvice