Furniture staging is NOT he permanent type of improvement required to file a mechanic's lien so it would be illegal for them to file a lien on the...

I agree you should not keep the contractor's tools. That could be construed as stealing. I suggest you file a complaint against the unlicensed...

It's unlawful for a GC to do work without a building permit. I recommend filing a complaint against the contractor with the Contractors State...

Can you have a private contract for a lien on someone’s property?

What you want is a Promissory Note secured by a Deed of Trust on the property. Most title companies can prepare the paperwork for you for this,...

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How to appeal/respond to a 20 day preliminary notice?

I agree with Mr. Ng that you don't need to respond to or appeal a preliminary notice. It's a notice from a subcontractor that they have or will...

Yes, you need to give the contractor’s license number on the website in a prominent place where it can be easily seen.

I'm sorry you had to deal with these problems with your contractor. I agree that you should discuss this with an experienced construction attorney...

Can a lien be places on my car if im paying for it on time?

No, someone can't put a lien on your car if they weren't satisfied with the job. The only way this could happen is if they sued you and obtained a...

I recommend hiring an expert to come in and inspect the house. They can tell you whether or not the leaks were there before you bought the house,...

A general contractor is not require to list subcontracted work on their invoices. The general contractor should have given you a fixed price for...