Having an inground pool installed. Paid an engineering company to test the soil for compaction. Tests revealed unsuitble for bu

Mark is correct - geotechnical testing is usually done by the project owner, at the owner's expense, prior to the design and engineering. That...

First, a 20 day preliminary notice is NOT a lien. It is the first step for a contractor to protect their lien rights. It only protects a...

Do not do a quit claim deed...you can potential harm title if you do so because you are destroying some of the warranties. Use a special warranty...

Can my husband's business creditors take my house?

You've been given good advice, however, I can't help but wonder why your husband is operating his business as a sole proprietorship. An LLC...

Changing the membership interests of an LLC is not difficult, however, it needs to be done correctly or it will likely result in litigation. You...

You didn't specify what type of license the businesses do not possess. Contractor's license? City business license? If you are referring to a...

I've been "told" to release a lien on a project and file a claim against the payment bond. Should I release my lien ?

By "filed a lien" do you mean that you recorded the lien with the Maricopa County Recorder's office? If so, and if you properly sent out your 20...

Typically, a lien has to be recorded by the county recorder in the county the property is located before the property can by foreclosed upon. The...

Home repair work not done correctly.

You need to talk to a local construction attorney regarding your scenario. The statute of limitations of contracts is an issue, as is the statute...

Is there any legal recourse or action against a contractor that did construction without obtaining permits?

Cathleen is right. Look at your contract with the contract and see if it says who is responsible for obtaining the building permit. Many...