Built a ground mount solar system per contract. Customer refuses to pay last draw claiming workmanship issue on conduit not being glued properly. I reduced my last draw to cover his costs. Additionally he agreed t opay for all extra costs incurred while upgrading his electrical. Refusal to pay has been consistent. Delivered lien recorded on 3/1. No response. Engaged collector.
If the lien was recorded on 3/1, the deadline to file a foreclosure lawsuit is 5/30 unless you get an extension via a credit agreement. Since the amount at stake is under $25,000, your foreclosure lawsuit could be filed as a limited civil case, which entails reduced court fees and streamlined procedures. You could get your foreclosure lawsuit filed and served for probably less than $1000. If you prevail in the lawsuit, you also should be able to recover your attorney's fees and court costs and interest on the unpaid amounts. It sounds like it's worth pursuing.
can you recommend the next steps? I want to pursue