If your contract with the general contractor has an attorneys fees clause and you lose you will have to pay attorney's fees for the Gc's lawyer and...

I am a subcontractor and my contractor doesn't want to pay me!

The conditional waiver doesn't waive your right to get paid. It essentially becomes a final waiver when you get paid. Don't sign an unconditional...

Did construction work, didnt get paid, filed mechanics lien, filed suit within 90 days, served, never heard from homeowner..

This is more complicated than you think. First you need to file a request for entry of default. Then you need to request a default judgment. You...

. We have a lien going on our home ON Monday, will that hurt our credit?

I am not aware of a mechanic's lien hurting your credit score. However, if you try and refinance the house with the lien on title it will affect...

I live in San Marcos, CA. I'm a contractor, and need to file a mechanics lien in Riverside County. Where do i get the forms?

You record the lien at the County of Riverside's Recorder office. You should have a mechanic's lien service prepare the lien and record it for...

General liability coverage generally only covers resulting damage due to the contractors defects. For example, roofer's defects causes roof to...

Someone owes me $78 for work with a verbal agreement. What is the likelihood of winning a case of this nature?

You can win. Check with DLSE and submit a claim. Collection may be your problem., not winning.

Entity bringing the action, how does one determine?

Who did you have the contract with? The individual or the corporation? The one who contracted and the one who has the license has the standing to...

The unbonded stop notice can be released by paying the supplier or obtaining a stop notice released bond. Q: Is this a private or public works...

In California, must a company that uses independent contractors, set forth in a contract as to how much pay the independent

Generally, it's best to have a written contract outlining terms of services and compensation. Other things to consider: Is your independent...