How to remove a lien

As indicated below, you will request recovery of attorney fees as part of the motion to remove the lien. Once the motion is granted, and fees...

Breaking a lease

So, to summarize, you are bound by the agreement you signed for the term, but the law requires the landlord to mitigate his/her damages. As such,...

Separated, my name isn't on the deed nor the loan, can my wife short sell or do a deed in lieu of, forcing me/our children out?

Both the answers below are accurate. If you are separated and in the middle of a pending family law dissolution proceeding, this is something that...

Can a HOS in California tell a vendor to refuse to provide snow plow services to a homeowner ?

You have every right to contract with whomever you choose to ploy your driveway. If she interferes, she is interfering with your economic...

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Contractor wants interest on construction loan I was not told about

No. As I understand it, you hired a contractor to build a home and agreed to pay a price for the construction. His negotiated price could have,...

You have claims against both. If you still owe money to the general on the contract, you have a right to withhold 150% of the amount of the cost...

Disagree with the Arbitration Award can we take any legal recourse?

Once you agree to arbitrate a claim, your rights to challenge an award are limited under the law. You could file a petition in court to challenge...

What do I do after I filed request for entry of default against a contractor who put a lien on my property and did not answer?

As stated below, it depends on what the suit was about. If you petitioned to have the lien removed, then the court can probably order it removed. ...

Looking for a lawyer that specializes in Construction Law and works on a contingency basis in California

You say that there is not enough "binder" being put into the material. How do you know? What is your proof? The supplier says it is an issue...

Do I have a case and need to find a lawyer?

If the cabinets were not drilled into the studs, then the contractor who installed them likely has fallen below the standard of care, ie. is...