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I, amongst others, am owed money ranging from $3k- $25k from a friend/contractor that I am working for. How do we get our money?
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Answered on January 12, 2015
The first thing you should all consider is recording a mechanic's lien on the property that you worked on, if you still have time and if you all...
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Do I still need to send an official certified mail to the contractor who abandoned the work for termination of contract?
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Answered on January 09, 2015
Yes, for your own protection you should consult with an attorney to write a formal termination letter to the contractor, giving the reasons. You...
I'm the contractor and I am considering walking away from a job we are in the middle of. customer un reasonable
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Answered on January 08, 2015
This is a difficult situation to be in. Walking off a job is very dangerous to do. If the court or CSLB decides you were in the wrong, then you can...
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Am i responsible for a set of doors I may have installed but didn't waterproof.
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Answered on January 06, 2015
The first thing you need to do is consult with an experienced construction attorney about all this, and to submit a claim to your liability...
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Can we continue the construction with the existing permit contractor pulled after he abbandobed the job?
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Answered on January 04, 2015
Generally an owner can use the same building permit. You need to have the new contractor go to the city and give them his license number and...
Should you sign a Unconditional Final Release if you have not been paid retention?
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Answered on December 31, 2014
As long as there is an exception for retention, you should be ok in signing the final unconditional form. To be extra safe, you can write in the...
Is the CSLB hard on licensed contractors who take an excessive down payment and charge for services not rendered, etc?
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Answered on December 29, 2014
This is a difficult question to answer because it depends on the facts of each case. A contractor can only ask for a down payment of $1,000 or 10%...
Can handy man sue or place lien on home owner for charges never agreed to?
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Answered on December 11, 2014
An unlicensed handyman doing work which cost over $500 An No. Noooonnnnn No
An unlicensed handyman cannot legally lien a job or file...
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What are the legal risks of allowing unlicensed contractors to perform work on my property?
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Answered on December 11, 2014
You ask an excellent question and one that I wish more homeowners would ask. It's very risky to hire an unlicensed contractor. You're liable for...
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Can a mechanics lien stand if the contractor did not have workman's Comp?
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Answered on December 09, 2014
As stated by others, your lien will not be invalidated because of the lack of workers compensation. These are 2 separate insurance. These are 2...