CAN I FILE A MECHANIC'S LIEN ON PROPERTY AT WHICH I PROVIDED EQUIPMENT TO PERFORM PARTICULAR WORK AND I HAVE NOT BEEN PAID??

If you served a preliminary notice and you are within the time deadline to do so, then you probably can. If you did not serve a preliminary...

I made a deal with a business to make something for me. I paid them over $100,000 dollars cash. They did not do as agreed.

Since you seemed concerned about the terms of the contract, I strongly suggest you consult an attorney on this issue as soon as possible. If...

Hello, I am a Ca state liscensed painting contractor C33 . I have a partner who I want to make a RMO responsible managing Owner.

You can easily find all the information on the CSLB's website and you shouldn't need a lawyer. Keep in mind that the only way your partner can...

Is Simply Hiring a Contractor "Being" a contractor?

I think any marginally competent construction law attorney could successfully argue you were performing functions as a contractor and are not...

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What are the guidelines that are followed in awarding loss of time and punitive damages for breach of contract?

Punitive damages aren't allowed on actions "arising from" a contract under California law. This means that even if they argued other "causes of...

What kind of lawyer do i need for construction trade related issue

You don't really say whether or not he requested that you continue your work or why he was yelling at you. To fully understand the issues, those...

It is illegal for a contractor to enter into a contract with an unlicensed subcontractor if the scope of work required a license (i.e. the work for...

As subcontractor, how do I file a lien against the property where the (prime) contractor has failed to pay over 30 days.

As a subcontractor, you were required to serve a preliminary notice in order to preserve your right to a lien claim. It may be too late since you...

Can a contractor put a mechanics lien on the building that I rent from?

A contractor can lien the property and not just the leasehold if the owner failed to post a notice of non-responsibility within the proper...

Am I responsible for full, partial, or no payment on the promissory note?

If he loaned you the money and you agreed to repay it, you're responsible for payment. You might be entitled to some or full reimbursement from...