Do I need an attorney? Should I go to the police first?

You should file a complaint with the CSLB. An unlicensed contractor has no legal right to place a mechanics lien on your house. You can have the...

How to find the construction company in charge of developing a residence that was designed as a flipped home? Any sources?

You should pull the building permits.

Is there any law that allows me to claim a lien because of fraud even though I did not file a lawsuit within 90 days.

You need to release the mechanics lien immediately as the lien is no longer valid. If you do not, owner of the property can request a hearing with...

Can a unlicensed sun contractor put a pre lim on my project after he was paid also his contract was terminated due to negligence

The preliminary notice is not valid. You could be looking at the homeowner wanting their money returned under a legal theory called disgorgement. ...

How do I secure final payment on a construction job and do I have to finish if they already refused to pay?

It is never advisable for a contractor to stop work before finished. This is because it give the homeowner an opportunity to make a claim for...

Is a contractor entitled to monies for job he never completed three years ago? Can he still file a lien against my house

The time to file the lien has expired. If he does file a lien, an attorney can file a motion to have the lien removed by a Court order. The...

Do I owe my neighbor money for a fence she had constructed without notification and while we were out of town?

You should not be required to pay for substandard work and or a fence that you did not agree to. At a minimum, your neighbor needs to show proof...

The mechanics lien can only have the amount of money you are owed for work performed to date. Any other charges will invalidate the lien. The...