Does a contractor have to be licensed for an at cost construction contract (no profit contract)?

Your contractor is 100% WRONG! The law doesn't care how much profit he was making, or if he was just doing a "favor" for you. An unlicensed...

Can I force a general contractor who pulled the original permit for tenant improvement to add an HVAC component to the permit?

No, you can't force your contractor to add the HVAC work to the original permit if he will not be performing the work. The building department...

This is not an uncommon occurrence on construction jobs. I agree that the law requires you to give "a reasonable time" to the contractor to finish...

What sort of rights does a contractor have if there is only a written proposal but no written contract?

A proposal signed by both parties can be considered a written contract under the right circumstances. Change orders and extra work are the most...

When can a contractor file a mechanic's lien?

Your question doesn't say whether you're the owner or the tenant. I agree that the owner may not have responsibility for payment if the owner...

Who is responsible for the cost of re-constructing commercial bathroom to meet accessibility codes?

I agree that there may be multiple factors here. Your architect/designer may be at fault if they were hired to draw plans to make the bathroom ADA...

Home Improvement salespeople are often independent and are not necessarily employed by the contractor. If so, the HIS would not have any lien...

Can a bond company continue to cancel me after a past bond company paid a claim?

I agree that the bonding company can seek reimbursement from you for any money they paid out on your behalf pursuant to their indemnity agreement...

Legally no response is needed by an owner to a preliminary notice but I would advise you to write a letter to the contractor describing your...

How do I remove a mechanics lien from my home that is past the 90 day window?

I agree that you should write the contractor a letter and include an already-prepared Release of Lien for the contractor to sign and notarize to...