Firing contractor whose work didn't meet the code as stated in contract. If not paying him, can he win lien law suit?

You can fire him at any time. Assuming he is licensed and all subcontractors were licensed, he is entitled to be paid for the work completed at...

Individual starts a sole proprieter small business in Santa Clara county. Intention is to convert sole to LLC once cash flows.

You need to start with a business attorney and a CPA. The attorney can talk with you and learn about your business and advise you on other...

Your lease may say something about whether you can run a business out of your apartment. You should read the lease and then talk to a lawyer. ...

If I close my complaint with contractor license board, to get the lien off my property and paid the crooks, then can I re-file?

I don't know what the rules of the CSLB are in this regard, but I do not believe the contractor can condition release of the lien on your dismissal...

Contractor put lien against my property

If the contractor used unlicensed subcontractors he is not entitled to be paid for his work, and you are entitled to a refund of all the money you...

If authorization of an agreement can have retroactive effect, will it void the authorization?

I would need to see the entire agreement to comment intelligently about this. If you have already signed an agreemt and want out, you are likely...

Can both parties to a contract waive court rules with a provision in the contract?

Without seeing the entire agreement it is hard to know. Generally, contracts do not require court approval. If this is something different, a...

What licenses and permits are MANDATORY for an online staffing business? (I am currently the only employee)

You need to consult with an attorney and a CPA at a minimum, to determine what type of entity you should set up, if any. You will also need an...

As a horse owner, I feel your pain. As a lawyer, I agree with my colleagues, you will most likely have to file a lawsuit to sort out your claims. ...

Do we have a case here? . She is so scared to even get into this upper end vehicle now.

There are two aspects to a personal injury case, liability and damages. Is there liability here? Probably. The airbags should not go off while...