I am licensed subcontractor in LA, CA. I didn't give preliminary notice. Can I lien a property?

I agree with Mr. Ng that you can't file a lien on the property unless you properly served a Preliminary Notice. However, you can file a late...

Realtor not willing to pay final payment for construction labor?

In most cases, an unlicensed contractor can’t sue to recover money for work which requires a contractor’s license unless he was an employee working...

I have been sue for not having a contractor license what can I do to defend myself

I can't tell from your question whether you are a homeowner or not. If so, you are not required to have a contractors license. If you are acting...

You don't have the right to require the general contractor to give you a list of his/her subs unless it's in your contract. Some general...

I am licensed Subcontractor. Done work .Haven't been paid. Put a lien already. still no pay. What next? How to get paid?

I agree with my colleague Mr. Ng that you must file a lawsuit to perfect your mechanic's lien within 90 days from the recording date of the lien,...

I agree with Mr. Wolff that you can sue the unlicensed contractor to get a refund of all of the money you've paid him so far. An unlicensed...

As a contractor in California who did not have a Pre-Lien, what options do I have to recover payment that was due 3 weeks ago?

I agree with my colleagues that you have no lien rights without a preliminary notice if you were a subcontractor. However, you could still sue the...

Unlicensed contractor began remodeling but is missing in action & hasn’t paid roofer.

Unless you received a Preliminary Notice from the roofing sub within 20 days of their furnishing work on your project, you do NOT have to pay them...

AMOUNT?

Yes, I agree with Mr. Wolff that you are required by law to give a good faith estimate of the value of your work. Some of my clients also add the...

Abstract of Judgement just filed against me but own no property? Need suggested path forward?

I'm not sure exactly what your question is. A judgment is good for 10 years and can be renewed after that. The fact that you don't own any...