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Construction Litigation | Tampa and Hillsborough County<\/p>

Unpaid on a Florida Construction Job? Let's Review Your Payment Bond Claim<\/h1>

Ayala Law PA focuses on business and construction litigation for subcontractors, contractors and business owners in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area. Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible attorney for this page.<\/p>

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By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published November 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A payment bond claim is a demand for money from the contractor’s surety under the bond. It is not a claim against the owner’s property. This page explains how the claim works, the deadlines that control it, and the defenses you should expect. It is written for businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the wider Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n

What a Payment Bond Claim Is and Who Can Make One<\/h2>\n

A payment bond is a promise from the contractor’s surety to pay eligible unpaid parties if the contractor does not. A bond claim runs against the surety and the bond instead.<\/p>\n

Who typically qualifies:<\/p>\n