We have a lien going on, the customer signed and agreed the terms and conditions in our estimate. The terms and conditions says in there that if for any reason we have to file a lien or we have to hire attorney the outstanding amount will be added attorney fees and a percentage of interest per day and balance. The customer already hired a lawyer and he contacted me, and he say we can't do that even if she signed the terms. im not sure if thats true or not i need to have a better knowledge about this...District of Columbia (DC)
The attorney's fees cannot be added to a mechanic's lien - a mechanic's lien is only for the value of labor and materials furnished in improving or building the structure itself. But, attorney's fees can be collected in a standard breach of contract action.
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