Mechanic's lien and probate

I would send a copy of the lien to both the deceased individually and to his estate, to be safe. List both as the owner of the property.

I sold flooring to contractor who has not paid for it, yet. How can I find the property where my product was installed?

I agree that without you sending a timely preliminary notice, that you have no lien rights bayou can still sue the contractor for breach of...

It's not a good idea to release your Stop Notice if you're not getting paid immediately. I have successfully gotten a client paid by having the GC...

Contractor RMO is out of the country

It's probably not enough just to allege that the RMO was out of the country. You'd need additional facts to show that there wasn't adequate...

It would be safest to send him a letter by certified mail, return receipt confirming that he has abandoned the job before completion and refused to...

What does it mean for a contractor to "perfect" a mechanics lien? How do I know if a lawsuit was filed? (In California).

To perfect his lien the contractor would have had to file a lawsuit within 90 days of the recording date of the lien and serve you with a copy of...

Contractor who failed to complete work keeps saying he is going to file a mechanics lien. How long does a contractor have?

The contractor must record his lien within 90 days of completion of the whole project. If your job has already passed final inspection by the...

What happens when you bond around an expired mechanics lien ?

I agree with you that it doesn't make sense to bond around expired liens. You or your attorney should write a strong letter to the ex-employees...

Do I need a Contractors Insurance?

California does not require liability insurance but it does require Workers Compensation insurance for your employees if you have any. I strongly...

Does a signed Unconditional Release for Labor & Material form from my roofing contractor relieve me from unpaid suppliers?

You may be liable to the supplier if they timely and properly served you (by certified mail) with the preliminary notice. The preliminary notice...