D.C. Code § 27-133

Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024

Section 27-133 - Failure to make prompt payments to a contractor

If an owner fails to make prompt payments to a contractor as required by section 3, the owner shall:

(1) Pay interest of 1.5% per month or any part of a month to the contractor on any undisputed amount not paid on time to the contractor; and

(2) If a contractor prevails in a civil action to collect interest penalties from an owner, the contractor shall be awarded its costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred in bringing the action.

D.C. Code § 27-133

Nov. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 20-34, § 4, 60 DCR 11812.