Can you be charged with unlicensed contracting without: No-written contract / No-money agreement or down and no work performed.
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Answered on May 23, 2014
I agree that the CSLB doesn't require a written bid or contract to cite you for being an unlicensed contractor when you show up to bid on work that...
Can I ask my contractor for all material and vendor receipts?
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Answered on May 19, 2014
That's a good question. If the contractor's fee and supervision fee is based on a percentage then you are entitled to see the vendors bills. The...
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Can we take legal action if we hired an unlicensed contractor to perform work and failed to comply with his own contract?
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Answered on May 19, 2014
Absolutely yes you can! An unlicensed contractor has to refund any monies paid to him under California law if the work he did required a license...
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I have a client that dosent want to pay whats owed by the terms of our contract and now he reported me to the cslb
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Answered on May 19, 2014
I agree that dealing with the CSLB is a serious matter. The CSLB can fine you or suspend or revoke your contractors license. An experienced...
I had a general contractor who I fired file a mechanics lien on my home 181 days after I fired him. Isn't this invalid?
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Answered on May 18, 2014
The lien may be too late or it may not be. The time runs from substantial completion of the project as a whole, not just the roofing work if you...
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What can I do to settle without actually suing the homeowner?
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Answered on May 16, 2014
I agree that it would be a good idea to immediately consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. There may be some workers compensation...
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Can I start my own construction company in california with my DACA permit ?????
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Answered on May 15, 2014
You'll still have to meet the requirements for a Calif. contractors license, but if you do, then yes you can. You can check the requirements on...
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I prevailed on a petition to expunge a mechanic lien. How can I recover legal fees I spent for this lien release?
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Answered on May 13, 2014
Unfortunately you can't recover attorney's fees if you represent yourself. You need to file a special form generally caused a Memorandum of Costs...
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Signed "Preliminary Notice to Proceed" on the proposal by a construction general contractor. Can I fire them?
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Answered on May 12, 2014
A bid or proposal is not generally a contract. If you haven't signed a contract yet, then of course you can limit the work you are asking the...
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What are the legal ramifications of a General contractor paying a subcontractor late?
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Answered on May 08, 2014
I agree that this is a complicated issue. You may be entitled to interest on your money but it generally is not enough money to warrant going to...