My CA contractor quoted me a rate of 45/hr. Suddenly, on the newest invoice, his rate changed from $45 to $70/hr.

you didn't contract for $80/hr. In fact, you may not have a contract at all. Home improvement contracts since 2012 are required to be in writing...

After we sent termination notice, the contractor still sends a worker to job site 1 hour a day and do ugly shoddy work.

If you have provided him with a termination notice in writing, and contractor continues to send people up to do work, document (film yourself )...

The owner's prime contract with the general contractor is controlling if it contains terms regarding the particulars who, what, where, when on any...

What recourse do we have when an alarm system installer, causes damage to your home?

options: 1) make a claim against the alarm installer for 1) breach of contract, b) negligence, and possible violation of Business and...

Here is an important distinction that you should be aware of: there is a big difference between poor workmanship problem vs. defective workmanship...

If he hasn’t met the requirements making you an RMO, by that I mean making you a full time employee or otherwise a 20% owner of his corporation,...

Can a residential general contractor in an incorporated business get by with "claims made" liability insurance?

This is a very advanced level question that cannot be answered in the limited space of 4000 characters. Claims made coverage, while cheaper to...

Should I hire a lawyer to get the GC to pay?

unclear as to your phrase " the owners wife...signed up for the wrong one." If the GC signed up for the wrong workers comp, then it doesn't affect...

Can the general contractor sue me for payment of material without providing the receipts?

I would very much bet that the contractor did it have you sign a valid home improvement contract. That alone is a big problem for the...

Lots of different issues going on here. 1) was painter a subcontractor of the general or was painter direct Ly contracted by you? 2) was painter...