He can record a lien, but if he is unlicensed he cannot sue to foreclose on the lien. Business and Professions code section 7031 provides you an...

No. You have an absolute defense in your small claims case, as an unlicensed contractor is prohibited by California law from suing to collect for...

It's hard to fully advise you without seeing the contracts with Sungevity and Mosaic. But as for the subcontractors, they can file a lien only if...

I want to cancel my contract with a roofing contractor after 3 days. Not work started yet.

The three-day right to cancel was from the date you signed the contract. If the contractor came to your home and you signed it there, you would...

I agree with Mr. May. You should start with the CSLB. They have a procedure for filing a complaint against your contractor and will facilitate...

Mechanics Lien - Working on a property to get it ready for sale...

A lien could negatively impact the homeowners ability to sell the home, but she could bond around the lien or negotiate a sale and pay the lien...

Can I walk out on a plumbing project?

I'm sure your contract has a procedure for terminating it, but you will likely be on the hook for far more money than you'll save. Typically, you...

A contractor working under a home improvement contract cannot ask for a deposit of more than 10% of the contract or $1,000, whichever is less. The...

The short answer is, probably not. But it really depends on your contract and exactly how many different trades beside framing and carpentry are...

Assuming you have a direct contract with the homeowner, you do not have to send notice before filing a mechanic's lien. However, it is sometimes...