If you served an effective 20-Day Preliminary Notice, you would want to record a timely Mechanic's Lien. Before filing a lawsuit to perfect the...

A bond claim will likely be disputed by your general contractor and be end up be denied. But there is no harm in submitting a claim. Of course,...

If the trunk of the tree in question is entirely on your neighbor's property, then the tree and its roots are your neighbor's responsibility. ...

Your situation is somewhat complicated. It appears you are running up against the 10 year statute of repose for latent defects. You may have...

These can be difficult cases and legal action is not necessarily your best option. You need a lawyer to review your contract to determine...

The work would need to first be evaluated by a forensic pool contractor to determine whether a contractual provision was breached or industry...

The conduct of your contractor is highly questionable for the reasons stated above that a proper home improvement contract (with a three day right...

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You are generally responsible for damage caused by tree roots that extend into another owner's yard from a tree, the trunk of which is entirely on...

In addition to the answer above, you can and should pressure your contractor to pay, show the sub that you paid and file a complaint with the CSLB...

Ask the contractor for a conditional release upon final for the final balance owed. That will protect you that in that once that final payment is...