Wisconsin Waivers


  • Contract provisions requiring waivers prior to payment are void. §779.135(1), Wis. Stats.
  • Lien waivers are valid with or without consideration, before or after performance of work.
  • A waiver is all-inclusive unless it is expressly limited to a particular portion of work.
  • Subcontractors/suppliers may refuse to give a waiver unless paid in full for the work in question.
  • “Paid if Paid” is not enforceable in Wisconsin.
  • “Pay when Paid” suggests time for payment.
  • Pay-when-paid clause in the subcontract or purchase order does not create a condition precedent to payment.