Can I pay to have an attorney review our Terms and Conditions? For example Payment Default - Partial payments will not be accepted unless otherwise negotiated. Customer hereby agrees if balance amount due not paid within 30 days of job complete Customer shall bear interest at 2.00% of the balance due, a minimum of $35.00 per month added to the total balance owing, Company shall place account in collections and Company shall file a Mechanics Lien on property. Company is protected under this legal doctrine because their materials & labor are "buried" in the customer’s real estate, having become part of it. Mortgage deed holder and Credit Bureau are notified. Company shall file claim in court against Customer if all attempts to collect debt are unsuccessful. Balance payments past 30 days of job complete does not exclude Customer from the filing of the Mechanics Lien. At the Company's discretion, Company may exclude from placing the account in collections. Company will seek finance charges, consequential damages, lien fees, professional fees, and attorney fees if balance not paid within 30 days of job completion. Prevailing party in litigation is entitled to costs and legal fees from the other party.
The general intent of the Terms and Conditions are appropriate. The specific contract would have to be reviewed to determine if changes in the contract language, including the Terms and Conditions, should be made. You should definitely contact a construction attorney in the City or general area where you are located.