Louisiana's unique Private Works Act requires contractors to meticulously track the filing of Notices of Contract to protect their privilege (lien) rights. MyCrewTracker empowers Louisiana contractors to manage their project documents and track preliminary notice deadlines effectively.
Louisiana Notice of Contract
Louisiana operates under the Private Works Act. Under La. R.S. 9:4811, for projects exceeding $100,000, a general contractor must record a Notice of Contract in the mortgage records of the parish where the work is to be performed before work begins. Subcontractors and suppliers also have distinct notice requirements (e.g., Notice of Nonpayment) to preserve their privileges.
Because these privileges depend on strict adherence to recording timelines, establishing an accurate start date is critical. MyCrewTracker allows Louisiana supervisors to use Daily Reports to log their first day on site, providing the back office with the exact dates needed to calculate notice deadlines and store the delivery receipts.
Louisiana Prompt Pay Act
Cash flow is protected under La. R.S. 9:2784. On private projects, a contractor or subcontractor must generally pay their lower-tiered subcontractor within 14 days after receiving payment.
To leverage these statutory protections, contractors must maintain flawless records of invoice submission dates. MyCrewTracker provides a centralized repository for Louisiana construction teams to store payment applications and communication logs.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions in Louisiana
What is the Louisiana Notice of Contract?
Under La. R.S. 9:4811, a Notice of Contract is a document that must be filed by the general contractor before work begins on projects over $100,000 to preserve their privileges under the Private Works Act.
What is the deadline under the Louisiana Prompt Pay Act?
Under La. R.S. 9:2784, contractors must generally pass down payments within 14 days of receiving the funds.
Can MyCrewTracker generate my Louisiana notices?
No. MyCrewTracker is a document organization platform. It helps you track your project start dates, but you must manually draft and serve your notices.
Official Legal Sources
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Notice of Contract La. R.S. 9:4811
Louisiana Private Works Act — General contractors must record a Notice of Contract before beginning work on projects over $100,000 to preserve their privilege.
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Prompt Pay Act La. R.S. 9:2784
Louisiana Prompt Pay Act — Contractors must pay subs within 14 days of receiving funds.
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