That is way too complicated a question to answer on a forum like this. You should retain an attorney to advise you on the issues you raise,...

An unlicensed contractor, which this person is, is not entitled to payment, and must return all payments made. It does not matter if work has been...

If they have a judgment, the creditor can record an abstract of judgment in any county in California and it will attach to real property you own...

Yes, they are enforceable. If your indemnitor is dead, you may be out of luck, unless the contract provides for that circumstance.

A suspended corporation cannot exercise any powers, this would include recording a mechanic's lien. Also, even if the corporation is not...

An unlicensed contractor has no right to be paid and you are entitled to 100% of the money back that you did pay. That said, unlicensed...

Maybe. The phone number could be an asset of the former business. It depends on any agreements you might have had with the owner of the closed...

In a word, yes. The business can set its cancellation policies. If you sign the contract, you are stuck unless the venue does something to...

It depends on what your contract says regarding the rate he would charge and rate increases during the life of the contract. If there is no...

It is not entirely clear what your question is. However, it does sound like you have a breach of contract claim against the contractor. The...