How does CSLB work?

I recommend you retain an expert to evaluate the work and write a short report. That will be useful in assisting you in evaluating the claim, how...

How do I know if my contractor filed a lien properly (California)?

Assuming the work is residential, your contractor is prohibited by the Home Improvement Law from being ahead of you (collecting for more than the...

Can someone put a lien in California on my Property for a debt that is not mine?

Anyone can record a mechanics' lien against your property at any time as the recorder does not evaluate them for veracity. Of course, to be a...

What things can someone sue for when they are misclassified as a contractor?

Unfortunately, you haven't provided enough information. If you are talking about working as an employee for a contractor and paid wages under the...

I lost in small claims court last month ..but I'm appealing the judgement....my appeal date is in a week...

If you have a defense, retain an attorney and let the attorney try the case on appeal. Attorneys are allowed in Small Claims Court Appeals which...

Attempted to resolve for a year with a contractor/builder to no avail and this year he filed for bankruptcy knowing I will sue.

You should investigate making a claim against the contractor's commercial general liability insurance policy. Check to see if you received a...

Can I place a bond claim on a contractor that reapirs the stucco damage on my house and is paid by the neighbor ?

Your best protection is to require the contractor to provide performance and payment bonds and in the performance bond to expressly provide that it...

How can I recover expenses from a home improvement contractor that collected fees and not completing the work?

If the contractor collected more funds then completed work it has violated the Contractors License Law and Home Improvement Law. It may have also...

Can a person be held to a contract if other party breaks it?

This contract is governed by the Contractors License Law and the Home Improvement Law. Based upon your summary, there appear to be several factual...

You're fortunate that the law protects you here. Briefly, under the Home Improvement Law, your contractor not only can never be ahead (collect...