It's always tricky to cancel a contract you've already signed. The Contractors State License Board requires that a start date and completion date...

Once a lien is put on my house but no law suit is going to be filed, does it have a dead line? or needs to be released?

If no lawsuit is filed within 90 of the lien recording date, then the lien becomes invalid but it doesn’t just go away. It still will show up on a...

I agree with Mr. Ng. You don’t need to release a Preliminary Notice. But watch our for a mechanic’s lien since that’s often the next step. ...

How do I find the right attorney to help me with my case?

I agree that you can find an experienced construction attorney in your area in the Find-A-Lawyer section on AVVO. You can also check with your...

What do I do if my employer says he can't pay me because he hasn't gotten paid

As an employee you're entitled to be paid your wages regardless of whether your employer receives money from someone else. You can file a...

The preliminary notice is not a lien so there’s nothing to remove. The notice amount is more of an estimate than a contract amount and wouldn’t...

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The contractor's license bond is for the benefit of certain types of claims. These would include claims by a homeowner for work which doesn't...

This is really a question for the Contractors State License Board. I agree that certain certifications are necessary and that a contractor must...

Who can I contact about looking over my pool contract to see if I am in my legal rights to look for another pool company?

You can find an experienced construction attorney in your area on the Find-A-Lawyer section on AVVO. They will need to review your contract, ny...

What can I do to contractor that I paid $4,500 for new wood to repair window frames and they never used any new wood ?

If your contract specified new wood to repair the window frames and the contractor failed to do this, then the contractor has breached the...