A general contractor asked for an unconditional upon final release on a job I did for them, however,

Ordinarily you would use a conditional release upon final payment. What is the reason they are giving you for wanting an unconditional release? ...

When to make distribution(s) on a dissolving corporation to minimize potential shareholder liabilitiy on post dissolution claims

You should invest some of the large amount of cash received by the corporation in a corporate lawyer in your area.

Who is responsible for a building code violation dealing w/ external underfloor venting ... 1 sq ft of underfloor venting per

It is not possible to answer your questions on the facts presented. A review of the building plans and specifications by a qualified professional...

Which form of Ownership is best.

Corporation is probably the choice if you are required to have a contractor's license for the work you perform. An LLC can now be licensed, but I...

Adverse possession.

You may not be able to establish that you have paid the taxes in order to prevail on a claim for adverse possession, however, you may be able to...

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I own a rental property. The tenant hired someone to mow the lawn and didn't pay him. Now he's threatening to lien the property.

The landscaper would also have to have a contractor's license in order to properly lien the property. He may not know of these details and lien...

WHAT DOES THE STATE OF CA ALLOW ME TO CHARGE A HOME BUYER IN CA IF I FINANCE THE ENTIRE MORTGAGE ? USARY RATE AND WHAT TYPE ATTY

The short form answer is ten percent for non-exempt lenders. The rate may be increased if the loan is arranged by a real estate broker. You...

My neighbor claims a portion of my propety is on his land. What can i do?

Has there been a survey of the property boundaries? There may be an issue of prescriptive rights, which might still permit you to use the area in...

I sold a small burger joint four years ago. We signed escrow papers that had an indemnity and hold harmless clause. Can I be

I agree with Mr. Chen, however, the type of indemnity referred to in your answer generally relates to the period during which you owned and ...

Can I go to Small Claims Court to pay less than what I owe a contractor in California?

You should obtain estimates of the cost to complete the work correctly. If he sues in Small Claims Court, you should file a counter claim for the...

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