Questions answered by David William Ginn

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I am a materials supplier. Don't I have rights to a bond claim?

David's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

The code section you may be looking for is Business & Professions Code section 7108.5, but it does not apply to materials suppliers, only...

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Suing my general contractor - should I contact him for newly discovered problems, or hire someone else and then seek damages?

David's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

You attorney is the best person to decide how best to pursue the resolution of this claim, and to deal with new issues that arise. In addition, if...

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My last contractor put a lien on my property 14 months ago. How can I release it? He is not responding to my letters.

David's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

Prior posts are correct concerning the procedure. What I normally advise in this situation is to have the attorney send a demand letter with the...

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Contractors rights against HOA

David's answer | Answered on January 04, 2011

Addressing your situation starts with identifying who has rights to access the tenant's unit. It is unclear whether the building, association is...

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I won a small claims case in cali and am trying to collect on it.

David's answer | Answered on January 04, 2011

Licensed contractors have a contractors license bond of $12,500. If you have a judgment against a licensed contractor that is related to...

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Contractor was to construct an additional bathroom to the house in june it is now december and he has not finished but

David's answer | Answered on December 31, 2010

There are several issues here. Did the contractor employ a home improvement contract? If he did, there would be a schedule for payments. If the...

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I live in California and have filed a UCC-1 in Sacramento against Wachovia/Wells Fargo Bank due to unfair lending procedures.

David's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

If you believe that that a lender engaged in unfair lending practices, the means to resolve your claim is by the filing of a lawsuit against the...

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Lost my house due to fire caused by painters (non-licensed). What should I do first?

David's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

I recommend that you hire a lawyer to address both your insurance claim and your claim against the painter. Hiring an unlicensed contractor is a...

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Can a general contractor provide me with a Release form on a Stop Notice? If im the supplier of the material?

David's answer | Answered on December 23, 2010

Civil Code section 3262 expressly permits the release of a stop notice through a written release. The General Contractor may require you to...

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How to dispute a mechanic lien on my home

David's answer | Answered on December 22, 2010

Assuming that the document you received is a 20 day preliminary lien notice, what you should ask the contractor to do is provide you with a...

David William Ginn's Answers (327)

I am a materials supplier. Don't I have rights to a bond claim?

Suing my general contractor - should I contact him for newly discovered problems, or hire someone else and then seek damages?

My last contractor put a lien on my property 14 months ago. How can I release it? He is not responding to my letters.

Contractors rights against HOA

I won a small claims case in cali and am trying to collect on it.

Contractor was to construct an additional bathroom to the house in june it is now december and he has not finished but

I live in California and have filed a UCC-1 in Sacramento against Wachovia/Wells Fargo Bank due to unfair lending procedures.

Lost my house due to fire caused by painters (non-licensed). What should I do first?

Can a general contractor provide me with a Release form on a Stop Notice? If im the supplier of the material?

How to dispute a mechanic lien on my home