A party owes x for one job, owes the same party xx for another job, can the creditor sue for one job and later sue for the other
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Answered on May 25, 2021
Yes, your client has 2 causes of action for breach of contract and 1 cause of action for foreclosure of mechanic's lien against the same...
How do I approach my contractors in regards to completion of my home project? Am I able to file a claim in a municipal court?
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Answered on May 25, 2021
First of all, make sure you've put your complaints in writing to the contractor and ask him to correct and complete his work. If he still doesn't...
Can I withhold payment to my licensed contractor if he hasn’t paid an unlicensed subcontractor for the plumbing work they did?
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Answered on May 24, 2021
An unlicensed contractor has no lien rights against your property. He must have a license, AND he must have sent you a valid preliminary notice...
Homeowner has locked me out from their property and won't let me retrieve my tools unless I pay them money?
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Answered on May 24, 2021
Call the police. Explain that the homeowner is illegally holding your tools and ask for their help in getting them back. They generally help in...
How do I proceed with my roofing project and what should I be doing in the meantime?
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Answered on May 24, 2021
The contractor is responsible for doing the work per the building code. Unless the Building Code changed between the time the contract was signed...
Can I file a claim to get a refund on a unlicensed contactor I hired?
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Answered on May 20, 2021
You can file a complaint against the unlicensed contractor with the Contractors State License Board. The complaint form is on their website at...
Is there a source open to the public to find out if there are liens on a particular property?
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Answered on May 20, 2021
I recommend talking to a title company and buying a Property Profile of the property. It's not that expensive and will show you information on the...
I paid a contractor for a backyard project, a month passed and they did nothing. How I can get my money back.
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Answered on May 17, 2021
The first thing you should do is put your request for a refund in writing. The contractor was required to put a start date and completion date in...
We've started a project in September '20 with a completion date of March '21. We are now two moths beyond project completion?
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Answered on May 17, 2021
I'm not sure if you're the owner or a subcontractor. Either way, make sure that you leave a good paper trail in advising the contractor that...
How to remove improperly filed lien that wasn't perfected against my home?
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Answered on May 12, 2021
As a first step, I suggest a strong letter from an attorney to the contractor demanding that he release the lien because he's expired, and...