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Can I add the cost of the lien to the total amount of the invoice?

ColoradoMechanics Lien

I completed installing the trim to the house, and was given a check for that part of the project with a stamp on the back of the check with a lien waiver which I did not sign or cash the check. I installed a sewer line from the house to the city sewer line, and was told he would not pay for the work done. Everything was done to code and functions accordingly.

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Apr 26, 2022

If your contract provides that you can add the cost of the lien, then you can. Review your contract terms. You can and should file a lien and you must follow those procedures to the letter. If they don't pay, then you can consider foreclosing on the lien but that is costly and time-consuming. If the amount at issue is $7500 or less, sue in small claims. 

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