You could record a mechanics lien against the property if you served the owner with a preliminary notice or if you happened to have a direct...

It's difficult to know what breaches of contract they committed without knowing the terms of your contract with them. Charging three times the...

You should be entitled to the reasonable value of the labor and materials furnished pursuant to the change order. And you could record a mechanics...

It sounds like the contract is also missing the required notice giving you at least 3 days to terminate the contract. If you gave notice within...

Labor Code § 1021. 5 imposes a civil penalty on a licensed contractor who knowingly hires an unlicensed subcontractor, amounting to $200 per person...

You may not have a right to cancel the contract. Check your contract to see if there are any terms about termination for convenience. If the...

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If the lien is invalid, the contractor can still file a lawsuit and record a lis pendens. If the lien is invalid because it expired, you may be...

If the contractor is licensed, you should be able to make a claim against his license bond. You can also file a complaint with the Contractors...

An unlicensed contractor is not entitled to any compensation for labor and materials furnished. Business and Professions Code section 7301 permits...

If you had a direct contract with the owner of the property, or if you timely served a preliminary notice, and you furnished labor and materials...