The attorney's fees involved in preparing a mechanic's lien varies from attorney to attorney. It generally ranges from approx. $350-$500. Of...

No, you don't have to pay him but you need to make sure that you've documented in writing your complaints about his work in a letter or email to...

There's no legal requirement that a home be unlivable and verified by 2 structural engineers before the CSLB will accept a complaint for a latent...

It’s very tricky when you want to terminate the first contractor and hire another, and hold the first contractor liable for the repairs. You want...

What can I do when my contractor built our patio over our neighbors property line and they are asking for it to be removed?

If the property lines were shown to the contractor and he built the patio over the property line, then the contractor is at fault. You may want to...

Does she need to get a permit?

I agree that it needs to be disclosed to any potential buyer.

A handyman does not require a contractor's license if the total value of the labor and materials combined for his work on the project do not exceed...

How much money can a California contractor ask when building a new house for a client ?

The home improvement contract laws don't apply if you're building a new house from the ground up. So you don't have the $1,000 down payment...

How do I renew a stale lien in California?

You can record another lien on the property but only if the lien period hasn't expired. You must file a new lien within 90 days of substantial...

As a sub, you must properly serve a Preliminary Notice on the owner, the general contractor, and the lender if there is one, to have mechanic’s...