1 & 2. You could be forced into arbitration if there's an arbitration provision in your written contract. If not, you can't be forced into...

How do I get paid from a contractor?

Hopefully you're a licensed contractor because otherwise you couldn't go after the general contractor for payment. I often find that a strong...

What is my action once I received a California Preluminary 20-Day Notice from the contractor?

A Preliminary Notice is not a lien but it sounds like the contractor is trying to set you up for a lien later or to at least scare you. There are...

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I need to find an attorney that can file a child support audit before escrow closes in 14 days?

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Owner will not fix dangerous patio cover?

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Do you have to file a Preliminary Notice in CA?

I agree that there's no way to get around this if you want to preserve your legal rights. I suggest that my clients who send a preliminary notice...

The contractor isn't allowed to do work without a permit. He should have pulled the permit or made sure that you already had a permit for the...

Can I win a small claim against homeowner?

Since the job was for over $500 and it sounds like the type of work you did required a license, there’s not much you can do. An unlicensed...

I understand the 1152 somewhat, but the Special Administrator is “extorting the Administrator” for 65k each for the other 3 heir

I will re-post this for you in the probate section.