District of Columbia § 27A-103 Failure to make prompt payments to a contractor.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 27A-103 — Failure to make prompt payments to a contractor.

District of Columbia § 27A-103

Title 27APrivate Contractors and Subcontractors.

Ch. 1Private Contractors and Subcontractors Prompt Payment.

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D.C. Code § 27A-103 (2026).

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(a)If an owner fails to make prompt payments to a contractor as required by § 27A-102 , 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.

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(a) If an owner fails to make prompt payments to a contractor as required by § 27A-102 , 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.