What can I do if a contractor filed an invalid lien after I entered into escrow to sell my home?
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Answered on March 28, 2019
When did he last do work on your property? Did 90 days elapse from him completing work until when he recorded his lien?
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Can licensed contractor sue/recover payments after finding out later that subcontractor lied and was not licensed?
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Answered on March 26, 2019
Yes, contractor can sue its subcontractor for disgorgement. (Business and Professions Code section 7031)
Can a subcontractor come after me (owner) when I have already paid the contractor in full and he is not paying the subcontractor
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Answered on February 28, 2019
Did the subcontractor provide you with a preliminary notice?
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Am I supposed to file a design professional lien, or mechanic's lien, or both?
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Answered on February 27, 2019
It is a design professional’s lien if construction did not commence. You must have provided services pursuant to a written contract with the...
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What recourse do I have against a contractor who signed off on completed contracted work, and then filed two false liens?
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Answered on February 18, 2019
We will need more information about what you mean by “signed off completely.” If the contractor has been paid in full and you can establish that,...
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How do I get a company to remove a lien?
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Answered on February 14, 2019
Your summary is quite astonishing. There are many issues here, but as far as the lien itself, there may be various ways to challenge it. One of...
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Contractor sent Preliminary Notice AFTER 20 days of finishing work. What we can do to prevent a lien filing given he filed late
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Answered on February 12, 2019
As usual, Ms. Curl offers up some wonderful advice. Spot on here.
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I need a construction attorney
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Answered on January 29, 2019
Good news that the unlicensed contractor may have assets to satisfy your claim. I suggest you retain a construction lawyer that knows the ins and...
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What options do I have for recouping costs for a general contractor that ordered equipment and failed to pay?
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Answered on January 28, 2019
It is unlikely that you will be able to properly maintain a mechanics lien against the property since the equipment was not furnished and installed...
My bonded drywall sub was paid in full, but failed to pay supplier who filed lien/foreclosure. Can I recover from bond co?
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Answered on January 13, 2019
There are various issues to consider. One of the first issues to determine whether the supplier timely served you with a preliminary notice. Yes,...
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