What are the form #s needed to respond to a summons from a cross complaint in a construction suit that request 30 day response ?

I agree that you need to consult with a construction attorney right away. There are 2 forms for filing an answer which can be adapted to use to...

Owner builder permit with contractor's defected work.

This is a complicated issue. However, generally speaking, the fact that you pulled the permit does not absolve the contractor from liability for...

What legal theory for liability can I present to a bond company?

This is a difficult one because it's different than most license bond claims. You'd have to show a willful failure to follow accepted building...

If a licensed contractor was paid but did not finish job in nov of 2012 can he legally lien a homeowners property 4 months later

It's most likely too late for him to record a lien unless you had other contractors working on the project and the job didn't get a final from the...

I am hiring a person to cut down a tree and do some yard work. What kind of agreement should I draw up to protect myself?

I agree that you need to make sure your contractor has Workers Compensation Insurance and General Liability Insurance before they start work. They...

How do I get paid when they are telling me that they are waiting for approval from the owner?

This is a complicated matter and you should consult with a construction attorney. If you're within the time to record a mechanic's lien and you...

The best way to discourage the contractor is by filing a complaint against them with the Contractors State License Board. The Board will go after...

You should still have lien rights if the owner waited to record a notice of non-responsibility until after they received your preliminary notice. ...

I have a written contract with the property owner to provide land-development management services. Can I file a mechanic's lien?

It depends on the type of services that you are providing, but you probably can't file a mechanic's lien. If the services are required for the...

Is there a dollar maximum before I have to provide Workman's Comp insurance to an unlicensed sub-contractor?

No, I'm unaware of any $500 ceiling for unlicensed contractors for Workers Comp insurance. You will need to pay it on all of his jobs, not just...