Failing to Release A Mechanics Lien Can Destroy Your Construction Business
Is the title to this article possibly true? Yes, absolutely! I have seen it happen. Let me tell you how it happens so you can avoid such a result.
So, You Have a Judgment Against a California Contractor or Subcontractor. What Next? How Can I Enforce Payment?
The Contractors’ State License Board (“CSLB”) represents the interests of the public in California construction matters. In the field of … Continued
Can an Owner Preemptively Avoid a Mechanics Lien?
Valid Process? Unconstitutional? Invitation for Legislative Change? Various sections of the California Civil Code, beginning with section 8000, protect the … Continued
The Notice of Non-Responsibility: Only Limited Protection from Contractor, Subcontractor or Supplier Mechanics Lien Claims
The Notice of Non-Responsibility: Only Limited Protection from Contractor, Subcontractor or Supplier Mechanics Lien Claims In California, a powerful legal … Continued
Preliminary Notices: Common Avoidable But Fatal Mistakes
In the California building and construction industry, the “Preliminary Notice” is an absolute prerequisite for Subcontractors and Suppliers to protect their right to be paid for work performed and materials provided to a construction project. Without the proper drafting and service of a Preliminary Notice, Subcontractors and Suppliers cannot protect their right to payment using such indispensable collection remedies as the Mechanics Lien, Stop Payment Notice and Payment Bond Claim.
