Yes, you should file your own lien but only if you properly sent out a Preliminary Notice to the owner and the GC. Since you didn't have a direct...

I review a lot of construction contracts for clients and make suggested changes. I'm happy to talk with you about this. Feel free to contact me...

Yes, its illegal for a general contractor to hire or use unlicensed subcontractors in California. They're also not allowed to bill for work done...

A mechanic's lien expires by operation of law 90 days after the lien recording date unless the contractor files a lawsuit to perfect and foreclose...

If you've already paid the supplier yourself directly, you should have exchanged payment for a release of the lien from the supplier. If you...

Yes, you can sue the contractor again as long as it's not for the same thing you sued them for before. You're not allowed to recover twice for the...

The lien doesn’t just disappear from the recorded records and could still cause a problem if you try to sell or refinance your house. I generally...

This means that the company is saying that they have no employees so they don't need Worker's Compensation insurance. This means that they either...

A contractor is legally required to put his license number on the contract. You can also check on-line with the Contractors State License Board...

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If the contractor was unlicensed, he's not legally allowed to sue you to recover any money on the project. Not only that but he's also required to...

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