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Im a subcontractor and did not get paid by the general contractor on a residential home improvement gob. Can I place a lien?
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Answered on July 12, 2011
Your right to record a mechanic's lien depends on whether you have properly served a 20 day preliminary lien notice to the owner and general...
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Lost civil suit against my Inc. Failed to appear, beanch warrent issued on me, contractor lic. suspended. will bankrupcy resolve
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Answered on May 16, 2011
I concur that obtaining a discharge through bankruptcy will provide an opportunity for reinstatement of your contractor's license if it is...
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Can I collect the bond of a subcontractor?
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Answered on May 06, 2011
I agree with the prior post. You should be able to make a claim against the contractor's license bond. Information concerning the contractor's...
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A mechanic lien is put on my property by the supplier when the contractor disappeared and the check he paid to supplier bounced
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Answered on April 10, 2011
In addition to the project related bonds, there is also a contractor's license bond that is available to address these types of issues. ...
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Can a Subcontractor withhold retention moneys from a supplier?
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Answered on April 02, 2011
The usual practice is for the subcontractor to pay in full for materials when ordered. It appears that the subcontractor is unilaterally forcing...
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Can a Subcontractor withhold retention moneys from a supplier?
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Answered on April 02, 2011
The usual practice is for the subcontractor to pay in full for materials when ordered. It appears that the subcontractor is unilaterally forcing...
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Why do I have to pay for a contractor's mistakes?
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Answered on March 17, 2011
I suggest that you speak with your lawyer about potential licensing issues involving this contractor. For example, if the contractor who did the...
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Suing Engineer on Remodel - Foundation Problems
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Answered on March 16, 2011
In my experience, it is rare that a construction attorney will take a case like this on a contingency basis. One reason is that engineers only...
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What if I didn't serve a preliminary notice can I continue with a Mechanic's Lien?
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Answered on March 16, 2011
Not having a 20 day preliminary lien notice presents a problem if you are not in direct contract with the owner. Serving a 20 day preliminary lien...
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Validity of contract with another contractors license?
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Answered on February 08, 2011
You may have an issue concerning the validity of the contract. A contractor is obligated to put his license number on a contract. If the...