Whether or not there is coverage under the warranty will depend upon the language of the contract and the defect. It would be good to get an...

It sounds like the contractor billed you for work that was not complete and abandoned the project. Both of those are violations of the law. If the...

Send the contractor a letter notifying them that the contract is terminated because of the suspension of the license and demand reimbursement of...

If the contractor is licensed you can make a claim against their license bond. You can find the surety through the Contractors State License Board...

Is it a mechanics lien since you tagged the question "Construction and development"? If so, you can negotiate for the lienor to remove it or file a...

Civil Code section 8812 permits you to withhold from your final retention payment 150% of the disputed amount. So if you estimate that it will cost...

You probably have a breach of contract claim. It's not clear whether you or the insurance company actually contracted with the restoration company...

You should be able to file an amended complaint without having to file a motion. In the Superior Court, a party generally has a right to amend...

The deed of trust probably has priority over your lien unless you commenced work before the deed of trust was recorded. If the property is...

You should have a valid lien for the value of the labor and materials that you furnished to the project to the extent you can prove that you had an...