With the looming possibility of tariffs causing sudden and significant increases in the prices of building materials within the construction industry, contractors, subcontractors and others who contract to perform construction work can suffer significant losses. This is particularly true when the prices they must pay for materials rise significantly between the time they sign a […]
The Notice of Non-Responsibility: Only Limited Protection from Contractor, Subcontractor or Supplier Mechanics Lien Claims In California, a powerful legal mechanism—the mechanics lien—enables laborers and those who supply materials and services to construction projects to obtain full payment. The mechanics lien stems from a provision in the California Constitution (Cal. Const., Art. XIV, §3; see […]
In the world of the building and construction industry, the general rules of contracting are fairly simple. A supplier agrees to supply equipment or materials for a specific price and within a certain time frame, does so, and is paid an agreed sum. Likewise, contractors and subcontractors agree to build structures per plans and specifications […]
It sometimes happens that a contractor or material supplier records a mechanics lien on your property that becomes expired. Other times, the mechanics lien may be wrong, invalid and unenforceable for some reason, serving no legitimate purpose. The contractor or material supplier may be reasonable and release the mechanics lien once these issues are brought […]
The General Rule in California: The Winner Does NOT Receive Attorney Fees and Costs: There is a common misconception that court decisions require the loser in a lawsuit to reimburse the winner for the fees and costs incurred during the lawsuit. Reliance on this misconception in developing a legal strategy for dealing with disputes is […]
