I agree with the answer of my colleague above that to assess your legal position here will require reading the contract and determining what the...

Depending on the amount of time that has gone by, the contractor's right to file a mechanic's lien may have passed. In order to file a mechanic's...

To settle or go to a hearing ? Finish job with permit, client didn't pay& file complaint which items are not part of contract.

If the hearing that your discussing is an arbitration hearing with the CSLB, then that would be an opportunity to explain your side of the events...

What can I do with this fraud contractor?

Probably the least expense route would be to file a complaint with the Contractor's State License Board ("CSLB"). The CSLB operates a free...

Am I responsible for paying for additional costs associated with my new roof work AFTER a contract was signed and executed?

As several of the responses indicated above the answer to this question lies in the contract. If the additional unforeseen costs are actually for...

California Business and Professions Code Section 21704 provides a sample Preliminary Lein Notice. You can google the code section or see...

Home Improvement Contract Right to Cancel Notification

I agree with each of the comments made above. In addition, a contractor is not allowed to accept an upfront deposit of more than 10 percent or...

My custom built home has had many defects. What are my legal options for seeking damages related to construction defect?

You have a few options depending upon the scope of the damages and the trades involved. If the scope is relatively limited, the Contractor's State...