On public works projects how is the date calculated for interest to start on a stop notice?

The interest can start on the date payment was due under your subcontract. Thus, if the contract says you will be paid 15 days from invoice,...

Can property owner claim uncompleted job on contractor even though he said verbally to leave out jobs and made final payment?

I suppose the owner can attempt to make such a claim, but whether they can prove it will depend on the facts and how much documentation you (and...

Determining party to an oral contract

Whoever you contracted with and whoever did the work has to be licensed or they can't sue you, and you can get your money back if he wasn't. To...

No timely recording = no valid lien George Wolff www.wolfflaw.com (415)788-1881

What can we do, a mechanic lien has been filed on our home because our contractor did not pay for materials used on our home?

Did they serve a preliminary notice on you within 20 days or less of when they last provided materials Once the lien is recorded, they have to...

What does it mean for a contractor to "perfect" a mechanics lien? How do I know if a lawsuit was filed? (In California).

If it was 6 years ago you'd know long ago if he filed suit to perfect the Lien George Wolff www.wolfflaw.com (415)788-1881

What is the statute of limitations on a motion to disgorge (re: contractor in California)?

It's not entirely clear what the statute of limitations is. It could possibly be three or four years, but my advice would be to file suit as soon...

I live in SF in an old commune. They used to have clean well water, but found dry cleaner's waste in it 27 years ago. options?

File a complaint with the local state regional water board and let them investigate George Wolff www.wolfflaw.com (415)788-1881

Either an A licnese or a specialty license for concrete/paving work

Can a house remodeling contract be modified to waive the worker's liability from owner, and onto the contractor?

It is not legal for a contractor to have employees and not have workers compensation insurance. He is violating the law. One of the effects of...