In California, a home improvement (remodel) contract is required to be in writing. You can file a complaint against the contractor with the...

I can not locate the following form. Could you assist with this form? "Notice of Mechanic's lien statement." Forward the form.

You were required to send a copy of the Notice of Mechanic's Lien Statement to the owner WITH the Mechanic's Lien and Proof of Service Affidavit...

. We have a lien going on our home ON Monday, will that hurt our credit?

The facts are confusing here. It sounds like your contractor is unlicensed and borrowed someone else's license which is NOT legal. You can file a...

I live in San Marcos, CA. I'm a contractor, and need to file a mechanics lien in Riverside County. Where do i get the forms?

Mechanic's liens can be tricky, especially if you've never done one before. I agree that it's best to have an experienced construction attorney or...

General liability insurance generally covers property damage and personal injury but not defective work itself. However, the contractor would be...

My home was burglerized and I suspect that one of the construction people that my landlord hire who is liable?

Unless you have hard evidence and can prove that one of the construction people stole your items, you won't have grounds to sue your landlord for...

On a private job, the owner is NOT required to withhold any money pursuant to the Stop Notice unless the supplier posted a bond with the stop...

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Is 25% deposit for wood replacement too much?

If it's a down payment then it's too high. It can only be $1,000 for a $75K contract. If it's not a down payment then I would look to see what the...

What options do I have as a general contractor when I wasn't paid and when I was prevented from completing the work?

It's dangerous to just stop working on the project because then you could be in breach of your contract. You will want to write a letter to the...

Expunging a wrongfully recorded mechanic lien on my rental property - timing and paperwork

Yes, you do need to wait 90 days to see if the claimant files suit to foreclose his lien before filing a petition to expunge the lien. I think...