Do I have a lawsuit

You should post this in the employment law section. They would have more information on employment issues.

Can a contractor deduct a personal loan from a check

I agree you need to look to the terms of your agreement with the contractor. Contractors often deduct set-offs from amounts due to subs pursuant...

Should I accept client's request for work done without city permit?

I agree with the other answers that it's illegal for you to do work without a permit. We all know contractors who do this but they're taking a big...

That's a question only the CSLB can answer.

Do we have any legal recourse at this time?

You should immediately email or mail the owners a letter telling them that you will file a mechanic's lien against their property if they don't pay...

Can I file another lien if it is in fact no good? Do I write to the owners and explain to them what transpired? Go to CSLB?

As a subcontractor, you don't have any lien rights against the property unless you properly served the owner and the general contractor with a...

How can I get them to finish up the job asap? What are my liabilities and options to resolve this without more costs?

I agree that it sounds like the contractor has breached his contract and violated several provisions of the Business & Professions Code. You can...

Contractor asked for paying cash for the remodel, any consequences?

I think this is a red flag for potential problems with this contractor. It could be he's really having tax problems or someone has a judgement...

What kind of action shall we do, for them to pay attention to our complain. Thank you.

I advise you to have an experienced construction attorney write a strong demand letter for you to the contractor demanding that they fix the...

Glass contractor performed unsatisfactory work but is threatening legal action if we don't pay the final balance.

I agree with my colleagues that workmanship issues can be tough. You are risking a lien on your property if you don't resolve this. On the other...