We're a restoration company in CA. Our contracts include a 5% finance charge. Is it okay to include this 5% in the lien amount if the customer agreed to and signed off on it up-front?
yes.
Unfortunately not. The lien amounts under Cal. Civ. Code §8430 states that the amount claimed under a CA mechanics lien must be the lesser of either the reasonable value of the work provided, or the price agreed to under the contract. However, if the claim ultimately needs to be enforced, claims under the contract for the finance charges may be brought in the same actoin
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