You don't legally need to respond to a lien prior to a lawsuit. Most owners don't believe that the amount of the lien is owed or they would have...

The lien will expire unless the contractor files a lawsuit to foreclose the lien within 90 days of the lien recording date. It's unlikely he will...

You should immediately file a complaint against this unlicensed contract with the Contractor's State License Board. The complaint form is on their...

You don't say what type of liens these are. If these are mechanic's liens, the liens expire after 90 days unless a lawsuit is filed to foreclose...

It's difficult to tell from your question whether your talking about a mechanic's lien or a judgment lien. If you're talking about a mechanic's...

Only the district attorney's office can bring criminal charges against a contractor. You can contact the DA's office and let them know you want to...

In many counties, you can check with the on-line records of the County Recorder's Office. Just google it to find out their website. You type your...

Yes, as the lease holder you have standing to petition the court to release the lien, assuming the lien claimant didn't file a lawsuit to perfect...

Yes, there are legal requirements for a down payment if your contract is directly with the homeowner. If so, you are only legally allowed to...

You can file an action against the contractor yourself in Small Claims Court for up to $10K. This may be the most practical solution for you. A...