Direct contractor (A) gets fired from the job. New contractor (B) hired to continue job. Direct contractor A seeks to file lien

The time for recording a lien runs from completion of the entire project, not just Contractor A's work. So unless the work stopped for a long time...

What is our obligation to a subcontractor after GC skipped town?

If the sub did not properly and timely serve you with a preliminary notice, the sub does not have any lien rights against your property. Any late...

How can I get paid for windows I installed and completed? I am a unlicensed handyman.

Unlicensed contractors cannot lien a job or file a legal action to collect money owed for jobs over $500 which required a contractor's license. In...

A preliminary notice is required to lien where you were hired by the general contractor. You can make a claim against the general contractor's...

Re: House Fire / Contractors

It does not make sense that your insurance company would have paid over $100K to these contractors with no work being done. The best way to speed...

Bad craftsmanship question

The general contractor is responsible for the work done by his subcontractors, employees, and agents. Make sure that you write the contractor a...

I would like to file a claim in small claims court. What city should I file the claim in?

You can file in SF because that's where the contract was performed. Good luck!

Do I have to pay the contractor for a patio installed incorrectly?

You will need to review terms of the contract and see what it requires the contractor to do. The contractor should have known that the ceiling...

Yes, your lien will become invalid after 90 days if you don't file a lawsuit to foreclose the lien. However, if the lien period hasn't yet run,...

There are obviously some serious problems going on here. By law a home remodel contractor is not allowed to do any extra work without a signed...