I need to know if I am liable for repairs or for repairing or replaicng or doing more work when the landowner signed a release

If we only all lived in a perfect world, no one would ever try to claim something that they were not entitled to claim. In a slightly less than...

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How do I fight a fraudulent Mechanics Lien when nearly broke?

I agree with Michael. Check Avvo for a well-respected local attorney who practices in the area of construction law. If they also mention...

What must original contractor of home construction project do before filing Ohio mechanics lien?

There are two issues here. First, that it is a home construction "project," second, that the question relates to an "original contractor."

There may be a way to recover from a bond that the contractor has with the city, the contractor may himself be collectable, there may be others,...

In doing a proposal as a Subcontractor how do I incorporate the Mechanic Lien Warning in the Contract for the Prime Contractor?

Mechanic's lien laws were designed to permit a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or laborer to claim a security interest in property they...

The contractor sounds like a difficult person. You or the property owner may or may not have any luck suing him, as he may be uncollectable. He...

What sort of rights does a contractor have if there is only a written proposal but no written contract?

I agree with my colleague Cathleen almost completely, and completely, depending on your status in this transaction. In the first sentence, you...

I am not a California attorney, so I don't know if you have a statute on point, but, generally speaking, it is usually controlled by your contract....

Does a final conditional release from a subcontractor to owner/GC need to be notarized to be a legal document in the state of OH

The instrument that you are referring to, a "final conditional release" is generally a document that you give to your prime contractor in...

What legal steps can I take for non-payment of the sale of my house

I agree with my colleague, you need a local attorney now to help you. If the owner died and owned a company, there was likely an estate. You will...