I agree with my colleague. You cannot file a lien on your neighbor's property for this. You can sue your neighbor but you can't file a lien. You...

A preliminary notice is not required for filing a mechanic's lien if the general contractor has a direct contract with the owner. However, the...

California law provides for a 10 year statute of limitations from completion of the project for latent (hidden) defects regardless of the warranty...

No, the landlord can't lien your new house for damages to your rental house. Only contractors who supply labor and materials to your new house can...

I agree with my colleague. A sub must properly serve a preliminary notice on the owner, the GC, and the lender (if any) to have lien rights on a...

Yes. A contractor must be licensed at all times from the time the contract is signed until completion. You can demand he return the money you've...

A registered architect can record a design professional lien on a project that is not built. This lien is only available for registered...

This is a document that the lien holder needs to give you. It's a document called "Release of Lien" and it must be signed and notarized by the...

The statute of limitations for breach of a written contract is 4 years from the date of the breach. It's 2 years for an oral contract. If you...

I agree with my esteemed colleague Mr. Ng that the contractor can file another lien if the lien period is still open. However, my guess is that...