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RS 9:4855

If a lien is perfected and the contractor failed to comply, or falsely obtained signatures or statements, the owner may sue for reasonable damages and attorney fees. The penalty does not apply if…

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“If a lien is perfected and the contractor failed to comply, or falsely obtained signatures or statements, the owner may sue for reasonable damages and attorney fees. The penalty does not apply if the contractor or subcontractor posts a qualifying bond or reimburses the owner and the owner acknowledges receipt in writin”

If a lien is perfected and the contractor failed to comply, or falsely obtained signatures or statements, the owner may sue for reasonable damages and attorney fees. The penalty does not apply if the contractor or subcontractor posts a qualifying bond or reimburses the owner and the owner acknowledges receipt in writing.

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RS 9:4855

If a lien is perfected and the contractor failed to comply, or falsely obtained signatures or statements, the owner may sue for reasonable damages and attorney fees. The penalty does not apply if the contractor or subcontractor posts a…

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If a lien is perfected and the contractor failed to comply, or falsely obtained signatures or statements, the owner may sue for reasonable damages and attorney fees. The penalty does not apply if the contractor or subcontractor posts a qualifying bond or reimburses the owner and the owner acknowledges receipt in writing.

§4855. Penalty for violation In the event any liens are perfected under the provisions of this Part against any immovable property for work or improvements covered under the provisions of this Subpart and the contractor has failed to comply with the provisions of this Subpart, or, if having technically complied with this Subpart, has willfully, knowingly, and unlawfully falsified any statements or fraudulently obtained the signature of the owner or his agent, such owner shall have a civil cause of action therefor, and shall be entitled to reasonable damages and attorney fees. The penalty provided for herein shall not apply if the contractor or subcontractor obtains a bond from a good and solvent surety in favor of the owner of the property on which the lien is placed pursuant to R.S. 9:4841, or reimburses the property owner in an amount sufficient to satisfy the lien, either in the form of a deduction from the original contract price or other refund and the owner so acknowledges receipt in writing. Added by Acts 1976, No. 237, §1.
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