How long does a sub contractor have to file a lien if contractor has not paid his subs? Work was done in Feb, rec'd letter 6/8?

A subcontractor is required to serve an owner, the general contractor, and the lender (if any) with a Preliminary Notice. The preliminary notice...

LIcensed contractor hired unlicensed man to do some of the work inside my house such as tiling, and base boards, etc

First of all, a contractor is required to have a written contract for home improvement work, so this will be an issue for the contractor with the...

A contractor without a license took $10000 for landscaping my home..what are the chances of actually collecting my judgment?

I agree that going to Small Claims court would be the most cost-effective method to get a judgment against the unlicensed contractor. Once. You...

I received CA preliminary notice on April from a plumber who did not do the job on Jan.

A preliminary notice is not a lien but it's often the first step. If you hired the plumber directly he doesn't need to send you a preliminary...

How to Remove Mechanic's Lien from Contractor Overcharging on a Job

This is a duplicate of the first question I just answered. In addition, however, you may also want to consider making a claim against the...

I think it would be best to have a construction attorney write a demand letter to the contractor for you threatening him with legal action if he...

My contractor started work and never finished. I want to sue him. What do I need to do?

The first thing you should do is make sure that you've sent a letter to the contractor demanding that he return and finish the job, and keep a copy...

What time frame can a builder be held liable for leach field issues?

I agree that you may be able to hold the builder liable but more information is needed. This can be a complicated matter. It's best to consult...

Im a self employed I was hire by a real state Representative to do a construction work at a property an its been 8 months since

It's most likely too late to file a lien unless your work was part of a larger overall construction project that is not finished yet or finished...

Will a voice mail nullify what has been determined to be an unlawful verbal agreement?

This is a difficult question to answer without having additional information. We'd know to know the terms of the original estimate, the changes,...