Statute of limitations for suing architect in CA. Hired in Oct 2013. No contract given.

As best as I can tell, you would be suing the architect for negligence under an oral agreement since you have not stated there are any defects in...

What are the steps in filing a mechanical lean on an ongoing 2 year project?

If you are a subcontractor on the project, you were required to serve a preliminary 20 day notice in order to record a mechanic's lien. If you did...

I agree with Ms. Curl, but you should review your contract with the GC to make sure there is not a clause prohibiting you from contracting directly...

Can a sub contractor put a lien on my house if I have no contract with him for the work?

The subcontractor can record a lien only if he sent a Preliminary 20 Day Notice to you before he started work (or within 20 days of starting). If...

As long as you are done with your work, you can record a lien for money the GC hasn't paid you. The 30 days and 90 days are deadlines by which you...

If you filed a preliminary 20 day notice on the owner of the property and the materials were used to improve the property, then you can file a...

How do I dispute a mechanics lien filed?

If you don't want to hire an attorney to sue your contractor, you should contact the Contractors State License Board and file a complaint against...

Can the contractor file a mechanic lien against my property even though we agree to arbitration in case of dispute?

Because a mechanic's lien can only be enforced by the courts and the right to enforce a lien can expire if suit is not filed within 90 days of...

What is considered completion of job as pertains to a mechanics lien in California?

I agree with Ms. Curl, date of completion is often an issue of dispute in mechanic's lien litigation. The important thing to keep in mind,...

I agree with Mr. Spirtos (the relevant code section is CCP 116.390), but you should be aware that the small claims court may refuse to transfer the...