Can you further explain the $500.00 ($499.00) limit per job for a unlicensed contractor one step further please?
Cathleen's answer
|
Answered on July 23, 2019
There is no monthly limitation. It's based on the project itself. You can't split up a bigger job into smaller pieces under $500 to avoid the...
How much will it cost to get a lawyer to help me file a mechanics lien?
Cathleen's answer
|
Answered on July 23, 2019
The attorney's fees involved in preparing a mechanic's lien varies from attorney to attorney. It generally ranges from approx. $350-$500. Of...
Can I refuse to pay a General Contractor based on his incompetent work?
Cathleen's answer
|
Answered on July 16, 2019
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...
CSLB told me in In CA. to report a contractors made Latent defect with CSLB Your house must be un livable?
Cathleen's answer
|
Answered on July 10, 2019
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...
Can i get another l contractor to complete the construction and hold the original contractor liable to pay for the repair?
Cathleen's answer
|
Answered on July 06, 2019
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...
Archived
What can I do when my contractor built our patio over our neighbors property line and they are asking for it to be removed?
Cathleen's answer
|
Answered on July 03, 2019
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...
Archived
Does she need to get a permit?
Cathleen's answer
|
Answered on July 02, 2019
I agree that it needs to be disclosed to any potential buyer.
What Is the law in California in regards to an onsite maintenance guy for an apartment complex. can they do repairs as an emply?
Cathleen's answer
|
Answered on June 27, 2019
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...
Archived
How much money can a California contractor ask when building a new house for a client ?
Cathleen's answer
|
Answered on June 25, 2019
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...
Archived
How do I renew a stale lien in California?
Cathleen's answer
|
Answered on June 24, 2019
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...