What type of contract do we need for hiring General Contractor(s)?

The nature of the work will drive that analysis. There are any number of forms and pre-prepared contract forms for commercial work. The forms for...

NEIGHBORS TREE IS GROWING OVER FENCE TO MY YARD . WHO HAS TO PAY FOR TRIMMING?

See attorney Chen's answer to the related question. Its good advice in Corona, as well as it was in Long Beach. One thing you may consider, is to...

Is a licensed subcontractor liable for any problems if the general contractor is not licensed?

You might want to consider asking a construction lawyer about your remedies under Business and Professions Code Section 7031 which states: BPC...

Is there subsequent liability for HOA fees accrued after a quitclaim deed filed?

While Mr. Chen is right about the recital regarding your right to be free of the HOA's claims, you may have to take action to get that right...

Our home is 80 years old. it was built on the property line.

You really do need to have the use and interests connected with your house and its location examine by a real estate litigation lawyer. Because the...

How can filing a mechanic's lien help in collecting fees for construction work done?

Your use of the mechanic's lien laws to assure payment could cost you more than the project. For starters, no attorneys fees can be collected...

Is the mechanics lein on my grandfathers house legal? And how do we remove it?

What is important is to define the "Date of Completion." You say it was "x" date. How was that determined? Was a Notice of Completion filed by the...

In general easements for water wells and other property based services include a privilege for the easement holder to access the facility to repair...

You have a claim against the contractor for negligence. A small claims action in California. The issue of the responsibility of your insurance...

I want to start a non profit organization, where would be the best place to answer all my legal questions?

You have two concerns. The first is with the formation of the entity. That is a filing with the state, and likely included in the form package from...