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...

I'm sorry to hear about the problems you've experienced on your project. In terms of possible options I suggest the following: (1) file a...