I am a general contractor. Should I pay a full amount to a sub who didn't finish the job, got paid 90% of agreed amount?

I agree that should send the sub a letter with a punch list of work that needs to be corrected or completed. If the sub didn't send a preliminary...

Can a sub-contractor that failed to finish the work in the time they committed to, are they able to file a mechanic lien?

The short answer to your question is yes, a contractor or subcontractor can record a mechanic's lien even if they didn't meet the completion date. ...

How can filing a mechanic's lien help in collecting fees for construction work done?

I don't believe that emergency board up services would qualify as "permanent improvements" for mechanic's lien purposes since they are temporary...

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Can the subcontractor file a mechanics lien if not paid for 'not-approved' change orders?

Based on these facts where the sub did a prelimivary notice and no notice of completion has been recorded yet, the sub most likely can record a...

Contractor filed a lien after not completing the the fire repairs and is now trying to enforce he he do this?

The contractor may have the right to file a lien and enforce it here, depending on the facts. Your insurance may not include code upgrades since...

Afraid Contractor may file Mechanics claim !

I agree that the best thing to do is immediately put in writing to the contractor what work has not been completed and what work needs to be...

Can lien's still be put on our house after the contractor signs an unconditional waiver and release form from cslb.ca.gov?

If his license was suspended before or at any time while he was working for you, then he has no lien rights and can't sue you to collect regardless...

Generally an unlicensed contractor cannot record a lien unless he was working as an employee for wages directly by the owner. Your best bet is...

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No, not legally. The lien must be for a "permanent improvement" to your property and a service fee for looking doesn't qualify. You may want to...

A stucco company is threatening to place a mechanic's lien because they have not been paid in full for a job completed 12/2011

It would be good to know when the project was finalled out by the building dept, since that most likely is the date the project would be completed ...