Whether the contractor can record a valid lien depends on several factors. 1st, when did he last work on your house? If it was more than 90 days...

A mechanic's lien is only good for 90 days after recording unless a lawsuit is filed to "perfect" the lien. After that date, the lien may be...

The answer is "it depends." Nowadays many contractors outsource their labor to an employee service company. The service company provides...

Can a subcontractor Lien a property for special fabricated items that were not incorporated into a project?

No lien rights accrue unless the materials supplied are actually "used or consumed" in the work of improvement. The burden is on the materialman...

What do I do when after I go a default judgment and the clerk executed the real estate documents the joint owner refused to sig?

You will likely need to hire an attorney to file a civil contempt action which is quasi criminal proceeding. Judges do not like it when parties...

The answer depends on the amount of your contract. If it is $10,000 or less, you can sue in small claims court. If the contractor is unlicensed...

Can I directly sue the officers of an incorporated company?

The general is responsible for the actions of his subs. You can go after the general. I assume he is dissolving a corporation. It is called...

You have no obligation to pay for the tree removal. The unlicensed contractor will not be able to maintain an action in court because the amount...

Need advice need advice for an arraignment on the 30th?

From the brief description, it appears that an accusation has been filed against you by the CSLB based on their own expert's investigation. The...

The first question is when did you complete work. You have 90 days after completion to record a mechanic's lien in the county where the real...