Independent Contractor for construction

This is a bad idea, and is in violation of the law. Unless the workers are working directly under the control and direction and supervision of...

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Can you amend a previously filed Stop Notice on a Public Works job?

Your subcontract is whatever you signed, so it usually cannot be amended without the consent of both parties. However you may be entitled to...

Can a general contractor who has both A & B licenses, fabricate and install ornamental steel (guardrail, handrails, metal fences

Assuming this is a building and not an engineering type project such as a highway, the answer is no unless he possesses the requires speciality...

Can I sue someone for suing me without trying to resolve the issues first?

While you can get some attorneys fees in the legal case or Court Petition to remove an expired mechanics lien 90 days after it was recorded, your...

Does the public entity have to pay the general contractor or can they pay a sub directly, after stop notice has been filed

On a California public works job, the stop notice - if valid - just requires the public agency to hold the money from the contractor until the sub...

Is a lien by a prime contractor enforcable if there is no written home improvement contract? Any defenses to inflated lien amt?

You are required to have a written contract from the contractor on a residential construction or remodeling project. I would not let them...

We are seeking guidance for faulty construction on a new home in California. Construction was completed in 2008.

Typically both contractors and subcontractors can be liable for the bad work of a subcontractor, the contractor because you had a contract with...

We have a trial date in 3 weeks for breach of contract for a vacation home purchase against a developer.last week the judge

Did your attorney argue that the jury trial waiver was invalid? Why are you proceeding with the case if there attorney thinks there are no...

Cause of Action with modest lost profits.

You may have a claim but it would be necessary to review the specific terms of the contract.

Yes, you may well be able to sue the relator if he knew or should have known about the son's not being a competent contrarctor and/or overcharging...