In CA, will filing Bonded StopNotice, instead of a StopNotice, stop a Prime Contractor from getting a Stop Notice Release Bond?

The prime contractor can bond around both bonded and unbonded stop notices, on both private and public works. Civil Code section 3196, which...

There appears to be a couple issues here. Mark-Up vs. Cost of the Work: I am not aware of any legal analysis which would allow you to be...

First, the period within which mechanic’s liens may be filed does not commence until after “completion of the work of improvement”. “Completion”...

I filed a mechanics lien on a property because the owner failed to pay me for a job. But I did not sue to enforce the lien ...

You are not affirmatively obligated to provide the owner a formal release relative to the expired lien, but if you refuse to do so the owner may...

Is this a reasonable cause to abandon contract?

I agree with Mr. Kron that more facts would be needed to really understand the situation. Generally a contractor can stop work if the owner fails...

The above answers are correct: A release of stop notice is the primary form required to withdraw a stop notice. The following additional...

What legal action to take if builder is patching thru items to correct

If your contractor’s work is defective then you have a claim against him for damages. The damages will be measured as the cost of repairing the...

What if the project was put on hold and i didnt finish my work? can i still file a mechanics lien?

I agree with the above, regarding the Preliminary 20-Day Notice. I will make a note about small claims court, since you referenced it in your...

Is the General Contractor's (GC) liability for a job he constructs dependent on how the funds for the job are dispersed?

The problem here, it seems, is that the Lender appears to be requiring that Homeowner obligate itself to the SC via a direct contract, but appears...

Can you record a "mechanics Lien" if you did not file a 20 day preliminary notice? Any loopholes here?

I agree with Mr. Chen. But, if you have performed any work within the last 20 days you may still serve a Preliminary 20-Day Notice and get a...