What legal recourse do we have in getting back a construction contract deposit if we are unable to obtain finances?

Your question is difficult to answer without seeing the written contract between you and your builder - assuming you have one. You may have bigger...

Am I liable for shared utilities after vacating premises? What are my rights and responsibilities?

It is not clear who the "landlord" is that you refer to. You say you were a subtenant in a shared home. Were you also a tenant - with a written...

Changing locks on a business

It sounds like you voluntarily subleased your business premises. Was there a written agreement, and does it deal with notice of termination? If...

Based on the facts you present, you will almost certainly be required to obtain a business license in each county that you are operating in. Also,...

What happens if I dont serve on time?

I recommend you file a notice of continuation of the demurrer hearing date, so that you can properly get the other side served. Then serve the...

How many days in advance do I give my tenant a notice of non-renewal of lease in Long Beach, CA with no rent control?

Any lease question necessarily involves analysis of the written lease. Assuming that the written lease does not speak to this issue, then more...

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First, to the best of my knowledge, the "discovery-only defendant" procedure does not exist in California, and the only way to obtain a physical...

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How to get a Big brand name home improvement and construction products/services to cover damages caused by their sub contractor?

I agree with Mr. Schroeder's response. One favorable aspect of your situation is that you appear to have two viable defendants, and probably two...

I am not really sure what your question is, except for your provocative title about "homeowner's insurance fraud." Intentional conduct such as...

SUBROGATION -Does insurer waive subrogation rights when insured is not correctly identified nor made whole?

I doubt that Essex v. Heck would apply to your situation. Essex was an equitable subrogation case, and yours is a first party claim where benefits...