One thing that might affect how much you can collect - and this may be different in states other than mine, so you should check for sure - is that unless you have specific language in your contract stating that you can collect attorneys fees, costs, collection agency fees, etc. a judge may not award you anything over and above what is specifically stated in your contract.

Again, that may be different in other states and even other jurisdictions in my state.

I would still not hesitate to go after them in court. For me it would be a matter of principle.

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