I was hired as a employee to do repairs, paint etc. on a house. Over2,000 hours at $25.00 h. Can I sue?

An employee working for wages for an owner is not required to have a contractor's license under certain circumstances. You can also file a claim...

If a nonprofit decides to put some benches in its yard, do they have to be ADA compliant or could it be simple wooden benches?

You should talk to your local building department about your situation to see what they will require and how they interpret the law. Sometimes...

Contractor put lien against my property

The best thing to do would be to have an attorney write a very strong letter to the contractor demanding that he release the lien. He has violated...

Can a GC keep your funds on contract to pay for something else?

I agree that this is a complicated issue. Some general contractors stop the withholding if you lien the other jobs you're not getting paid on but...

What is my recourse if the contractor does not give me unconditional release from Mechanics Lien and I have already paid him?

The first thing you need to do is to write a letter to the contractor detailing the problems and complaints you have with him. Be specific. You...

How do i get paid for construction work already done.

You don't need a contractor's license to do work that's $500 or less so you could record a mechanic's lien on the property, or just threaten the...

Bid Sub Contract Work. How binding is your estimate to General Contractor? Nothing was signed, did not even know they used bid.

I agree that under many circumstances a subcontractor may be held liable to a general contractor if the GC uses the sub's bid in the GC's own bid...

Before you file suit, I think it would be a good idea to get copies of your neighbor's homeowner's policy, the HOA's policy and your own to review....

Someone with an "A" License is doing a remodel. The customer is refusing payment for order changes. What can he do?

Depending on the nature of the work, sometimes a "B" license is all a contractor needs for a project. A contractor is required to have a written...

Construction contract lien?

If you have a contract with the owner you don't need to send a Preliminary Notice. You can only get a down payment of $800 on an $8000 job so he...