I'm buying a vehicle

This is not a construction matter. I will repost it for you in t he Debt & Lending Agreement section.

How can I recover expenses from a home improvement contractor that collected fees and not completing the work?

Keep track of all of your expenses (I.e. Rent at another place, meals out, etc.). You should write a letter to the contractor demanding that he/she...

How do I know what the right court is to file a small claims lawsuit?

I'm not sure if you have a written contract or not. You can sue the owner where the contract was entered into (which sounds like LA), or where the...

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Can I keep a painting deposit which included the price of scaffolding purchase after client cancels 9months later.

I'm not sure from your question if you are a handyman or a licensed contractor. If you're a handyman, you can't do work over $500 (including labor...

What does the involuntary lien mean when I own no property?

You should post this in the creditor section. This is not a construction question. I will repost it for you.

How long does a worker's compensation lien against an employer for attorney's fees last?

I will repost this for you in the Workers Compensation section. This is not a construction matter.

If the handyman is not a licensed contractor, he can only do work for $500 or less (labor and materials combined). Otherwise what he is doing is...

How do I solve my tax lien problem

I agree that your best bet is to consult an experienced tax attorney about this. You can also contact your local bar association and ask for...

I filed a mechanics lien on a property in CA in 1998 but until now I never got paid. am I still entitled for that claim?

Unfortunately your lien expired 90 days after you recorded it since you didn't file a lawsuit to foreclose the lien. And the statute of...

The short answer is yes you can sue the general contractor for faulty work done by his subcontractor. Make sure you've written a letter to the...