Firing a contractor is always tricky because you can be liable to the contractor for his/her lost profit if it's found that you fired them...

California law provides for triple damages in matters relating to trees. I strongly suggest that you contact an attorney to help you with this.

I agree with other counsel. It would have been a good idea to have called the police when he was there. They could have removed him from your...

Sometimes a strong demand letter from an attorney can help you get your money back from an unlicensed contractor without having to file a lawsuit. ...

As the other attorneys have mentioned, earth movement is not generally covered in most homeowner insurance policies. You will need to review the...

Yes, the safest and best way to handle this by having Cancellation of Contract Agreement prepared and signed by both of you that states the terms...

It depends on whether your contract provides for the withholding of "retention". Sometimes a contract provides for the withholding of a certain...

No, an owner can't ask how much you're paying your subs unless it's a time and material contract. If so, then the owner has a right to know this...

The short answer is no you can't lien the job unless you strapped on a tool belt and did actual construction work on the project as an employee of...

You can charge as large a down payment as you want on a commercial project. The limitations are only with a residential homeowner.