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We have a small claims court judgment in our favor.... they will not respond to paying.. how do you place a lien
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Answered on September 11, 2019
The first thing you do is file an Abstract of Judgment and record it in the county where the customer lives, and in any other county where you...
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How to file a lien against property owner in California ?
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Answered on September 11, 2019
Any construction attorney can prepare a Mechanic’s Lien for you and record it for you in the proper Recorder’s Office. Or there are a few service...
What can happen to a contractor when they do not pull a permit that they charged the homeowner for?
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Answered on September 10, 2019
This certainly sounds like fraud. Some contractors don't want to get a permit because they know they can't pass inspection. I would file a...
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New Handyman business , looking for consultation to discuss contractors laws.
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Answered on September 09, 2019
You’re Smart to get help before hand. AVVO doesn’t allow attorneys to solicit business in this forum but there are many good construction attorneys...
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Can a hired engineer ask for a blank check since they are not sure how much it would cost for the city permit?
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Answered on September 04, 2019
I agree with you that it's never a good idea to give someone a blank check. That's just common sense. The engineer could write it any dollar...
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Is it normal for insurance companies to sue victims of contractors they insure?
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Answered on August 28, 2019
Yes, it is legal and customary for a bonding company to name all of the claimants against a license bond in what we call an "Interpleader" action. ...
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Can I sew my licensed contractor for neglecting to put a flu pipe that carries.the carbon monoxide out of my home??
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Answered on August 28, 2019
It all depends on what the contractor was hired to do and whether they performed that work correctly. However, as a contractor, if they knew or...
What do I do if I receive someone else's lawsuit summons because we have the same name?
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Answered on August 27, 2019
Call the attorney listed on the summons right away and let them know they served the wrong person. This can happen with the same or similarly...
How can I dispute a mechanics lien that was put against my property by a Pool Service Company?
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Answered on August 27, 2019
I agree that it would not be worth the cost for the contractor to file suit to foreclose a $628 lien. It also appears that the type of pool...
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Can i refuse to pay my contractor?
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Answered on August 27, 2019
Refusing to pay a contractor can be tricky because they may file a mechanic's lien on your property. It's unclear whether the contractor is...