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Can I file Mechanics Lien?

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I spent 14.5 hours deep cleaning a house. I told the owners a deep clean rough estimate started at $280, but I would not know the total cost until I was finished the job. The house hadn't been cleaned in a long time. Plus the had a 100lb pig, 3 dogs. Inside pets. The pet hair and grime was on doors, base boards, walls windows, furniture bed frames, everywhere-every door, windowpane, etc. had to be wiped with a new rag 3x. With crud critter or windex. Ceiling fans~black hunks of dust so think I used 12 swiffers on 3. Dog urine on basement floor. So I'm painting this picture to make one understand the labor & materials were triple of a normal deep clean. They refuse to pay when they get invoice because they say I quoted $280. I threatened calling the Police for "Theft of Service" they begrudgingly paid $280. I was to put a lien on their house. Can I? I also removed mold from the tub.

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Aug 3, 2021

Afternoon Candace, thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately we specialize in construction mechanics liens so I don't have expertise in this situation.
I would suggest that you might consider taking this case to small claims. If you are interested, here is an article on what to do and how to win your case. Small Claims 

Please let me know if I can help any further.

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