Is Work Actually Completed? Things to Consider Before Filing a Mechanic’s Lien

By Tod C. Gurney | Published January 12, 2017 | Posted in Construction, Construction Defects, Contracts, Liens, Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: Construction, Liens | Leave a comment

When it comes to opening a construction payment dispute, timing is everything. The state of California offers several legal remedies to contractors and suppliers who have not been paid for the work that they have completed or materials that they have provided. However, though legal options are plentiful, they are only successful when the contractor Read More

How Do Mechanics Liens Work in California?

By Melinda Garcia | Published March 13, 2013 | Posted in Construction | Tagged Tags: Construction, Liens | Leave a comment

Property owners hire contractors to construct new buildings or carry out improvement projects. The contractor’s source of legal protection against property owners’ payment default is to file mechanics liens. A Pleasanton construction lawyer can help you file the preliminary notices and mechanics liens, and take other legal actions to collect payments. In 2012, the California Read More

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