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Default and deduction review

Backcharge / default and cure ask language for the GC.

Backcharge clauses let the GC deduct costs from your payment. The fair version requires notice, proof, and time to fix.

Direct ask

Backcharge / default and cure

Copy-paste ask

Can we add written notice, a reasonable cure period, and backup documentation before any backcharge is deducted from our payment?

Use when the contract says

Contractor may supplement Subcontractor's work and deduct all related costs from amounts owed to Subcontractor.

Ask the GC to move toward

Contractor may backcharge only after written notice, a reasonable opportunity to cure, and documentation of reasonable direct costs caused by Subcontractor.

Escalate if

Ask counsel to review if backcharges can hit unrelated payments, include markup or attorneys' fees, or skip notice and cure.

Generate from the document

MillworkShield can tailor this ask to the actual contract wording.

Upload the subcontract, mark this issue Fight, and copy the GC-ready response.

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