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

Owed for Completed Work? Get Clear Answers on Your Subcontractor Payment Dispute<\/h1>

Eduardo A. Maura of Ayala Law PA focuses on construction and commercial disputes for subcontractors, contractors and business owners. Clients in Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and across Hillsborough County are served from our only office, in Tampa.<\/p>

Book a Case Evaluation or Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div>
Book a Case Evaluation or Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Maura \u00b7 Published October 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Who This Page Is For and What a Subcontractor Payment Dispute Involves<\/h2>\n

A subcontractor payment dispute starts when a subcontractor, supplier, or sub-subcontractor finishes work or delivers materials and is not paid. The money is usually owed by a general contractor, but an owner or another party higher up the project can also owe it.<\/p>\n

This page is for subcontractors, suppliers, and sub-subcontractors on private and public projects who are deciding whether to sue, file a lien, or push for a negotiated payment. Each path has its own rules, so the right choice depends on the contract and the project’s history.<\/p>\n

An unpaid balance can lead to three kinds of claims. You may have a contract claim against the party that owes you, a construction lien against the property, or a payment bond claim against the surety on a bonded job. Many businesses pursue more than one.<\/p>\n

Ayala Law PA handles these disputes as a subcontractor payment dispute attorney in Florida, including matters in Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace, and across Hillsborough County. Clients in those areas are served from the firm’s only office, which is in Tampa. Bring your project file with you when you reach out.<\/p>\n\n

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If you finished the work and still hold unpaid invoices, call (305) 570-2208 or request a case evaluation so we can review your file with you. Talk it through with our team — we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p>

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What the Contract Claim Covers: Payment Terms, Pay-When-Paid, Change Orders, and Retainage<\/h2>\n

A contract claim is a lawsuit against the party that agreed to pay you. It starts with your paperwork. Your signed subcontract, purchase order, and change orders show what was promised and how payment works.<\/p>\n

A contract claim can cover more than the base price. Depending on your records, it may include:<\/p>\n