If you did a timely preliminary notice, you can file a mechanic's lien on the property assuming there's still time. If you didn't, and you...

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I agree with counsel that an unlicensed contractor is not allowed to file suit against you for work over $500 that required a license. You're also...

I agree with my colleagues that you can't amend those causes of action that the Court ordered in the demurrer were made "without leave to amend". ...

Yes, it means that the lien doesn't need to be notarized. The Lien is verified though, which means you sign it saying all of the information is...

I agree that should consider immediately filing a complaint against the contractor with the Contractors State License Board. The complaint form is...

I wouldn't worry if the lien amount is a few dollars off. However, if the lien is a lot more than it should be, you should file a Partial Release...

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Yes, the police can help you get your tools back. Contact them and let them know what’s going on and they can help you with this. The police...

Usually you simply add a provision to the new contractor's contract saying that he's not responsible for any work done by the prior contractor. ...

This is a recipe for disaster for an owner. It's illegal for him to be using someone else's plumbing license with or without their permission. ...