What can we do to recoup money from building contractor who had license suspended mid build and was paid for items not completed

I agree with other counsel that you should immediately file a complaint against the contractor with the Contractor's State License Board. The...

You will need to hire a bankruptcy attorney to help you through this process and try to expedite getting the lien off for you. It may take some...

How do I sell a vacant lot with a $6200 Water Co, construction lien? The entire block is getting pipes without consent.

I agree with other counsel that you will need to pay this to get the lien off. You can go to the City and pay them and have them release the lien...

Easements are part of real estate law. You can get information on real estate attorneys in your area on the Find-A-Lawyer section on AVVO. You...

You can’t cancel or void the contract more than 3 business days after the contract is signed. However, you do have rights against the contractor...

How can an unlicensed subcontractor hired by an unlicensed contractor effect our finished remodel?

If the subcontractor was moonlighting on his own and he doesn't have his own contractor's license, then the mere fact that he works for a licensed...

Who pays for the drywall and feathering for the tile in my bathroom.?

You need to review your contract carefully and see what was included in the scope of work. It's possible that feathering and drywall are extras to...

It's the completion date in the contract that really matters. It's OK for the 2 schedules to be different as long as the contractor finishes by...

If your project was for a residential remodel, then the down payment can only be $1K or 10% of the total contract price, whichever is less. You...

As a general contractor, is a mechanic's lien the only kind of lien I can put on the property, or is there another general kind?

Yes, a mechanic's lien is really the only kind of lien you can place on the property without a court judgment. Remember that a lien must be...