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How do I remove a mechanic's lien on my property? I had a problem with my flooring contractor. I wasn't happy with the job.
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Answered on September 26, 2018
If you're not refinancing or selling the property, you may want to wait out the 90 day lien period. If the contractor doesn't file a lawsuit to...
I received a California Preliminary Notice from a materials supplier what should I do?
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Answered on September 26, 2018
I agree with Mr. Ng that you should ask your contractor for a Conditional Waiver and Release Upon Final Payment from the supplier before making...
Can I sue a surety bond insurance company along with the contractor who has no assets?
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Answered on September 26, 2018
I agree with Mr. Ng that you can sue the bonding company on the contractor's license bond for up to $15,000. However, not every claim is covered...
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My lien on real property was recorded in 2015/ Title Company excluded the lien and released funds in 2017. Is this even legal.
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Answered on September 26, 2018
It depends on what kind of lien you're talking about. If you recorded a mechanic's lien in 2015, that lien would have expired unless you filed a...
Can a sub contractor for the solar panel company put a lien on our home if they do not get paid by the solar panel company?
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Answered on September 15, 2018
It depends on whether or not the subcontractor timely served you with a Preliminary Notice by certified mail, and on the type of work the...
Can a landscape contractor file a lien on my house for the time he spent at the house looking at yard to PREPARE a proposal?
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Answered on September 14, 2018
No, the time spent for an initial consultation and/or for preparing an estimate are not services that a contractor can lien for. They are not...
Can a mechanical lien expire?
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Answered on September 11, 2018
My colleague is correct. A mechanic's lien expires 90 days after the recording date unless you perfect the lien by filing a lawsuit to foreclose...
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Contractor doing major changes of the work without any new permit.
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Answered on September 05, 2018
It's against the Business & Professions Code for a contractor to deviate from the plans and specifications without first getting a signed written...
Can I get sued by a homeowner who knew I was unlicensed ?
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Answered on August 31, 2018
Yes, the homeowner can sue you to get a refund of all the money they paid you and report you to the CSLB for not having a license, even if they...
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Do I need to reply to Affirmative Defense Answer?
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Answered on August 29, 2018
Generally speaking, for most cases you don't need to reply to the other side's Answer to your Complaint unless there are some legal defects with...