There are a few considerations and intricacies when it comes to claims against unlicensed contractors (e.g., Business and Professions Code section...

Is Plaintiff Who Filed Mechanic’s Lien Foreclosure Actually Plaintiff if Unknown Subcontractor Performed All Work CA Superior

I agree with Ms. Curl. Your summary touches on several intricate areas of California construction and contract law. I encourage you to discuss...

Is there protection from a general contractor experiencing financial difficulties?

You have to be diligent at collecting proper waivers and releases from your general contractor and all of the subcontractors and suppliers that...

I am sorry to hear about your predicament. Unfortunately, it is not all that uncommon. The preliminary notice preserves a mechanics lien right...

How do I ascertain that a GC provide a Cond/Uncond Final Release for all Subcontractors & Vendors on the project?

The GC is incorrect and it sounds like there is more to the story. My colleague is correct that the NOC may be invalid (and it is often invalid)...

I suggest reaching out to Southern California construction lawyers and ask them if they represent (or have represented) landscape contractors.

It sounds like you are concerned about when the contractor can actually commence foreclosure proceedings against your building. While the...

What are my next move if lien is about to expire, and I did not get paid? GC in CA (LA county).

The answer to your question may turn on several facts -- for example, is this a public or a private work of improvement? If extending the lien is...

In addition to my colleagues' comments above, don't forget to consider the stop payment notice remedy and other possible avenues of recovery now...

How do I settle this false mechanics lien?

You have several options. You may be able to make a claim against the contractor's license bond(s). You also could file a complaint against the...