It depends on the facts as shown in part by the contracts and building department records. Have a consultation with a construction law attorney.

The case will probably not be thrown out prior to the Small Claims Court Trial. You cannot predict what a Judge knows regarding construction law....

In general, subs have 90 days to record a lien from completion of their work or substantial completion of the entire project, whichever is later....

Anyone can file a lien on your property. The validity of the lien is another matter. In short, a mechanics lien must be based upon work and/or...

The basic contractor surety bond codes are Business and Professions Code section 7071.5 & 7071.6.

You can file a claim with the Contractor's State License Board, which is free to do, and done online. You will need to prepare your exhibits, on...

The amount owed is almost always in dispute, hence the contractor filed the lien.

You should probably consult with an attorney. Filing Motions is not easily done by non-attorneys, and typically easily defeated if the other side...

If the contractor did work without a building permit, his mechanics lien is most likely going to be deemed invalid if he files a Foreclosure Action...

If the contractor is harassing you there are a few things that you could do. There are advantages and disadvantages to all. You could file a...