Stop Payment Notice can be used on both private and public construction projects in California to secure amounts owed for labor, services, or materials contributed. But strict deadlines apply to establish and maintain stop payment notice. The deadlines applicable to stop payment notice are the subject of this post. Deadlines Applicable to Stop Payment Notice …
Contractors or other construction businesses providing labor, equipment, or materials to construction projects in California have three primary ways to secure amounts they are owed, the mechanic’s lien, the stop payment notice, and the payment bond claim. Which of these remedies a contractor should use on a particular job depends on the type of job, …
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If necessary to file a California Mechanic’s Lien, there are several steps you should take after recording the lien the maximize the chance of payment and your ability to enforce the lien. This article covers the recommended actions after a mechanics lien has been recorded. Note the Deadline to File a Lawsuit to Perfect Your …
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A mechanics lien is a powerful tool to secure a contractor’s right to payment, but only if deadlines for establishing and maintaining the lien are met. In this post, we will cover each of these deadlines. Deadlines Applicable to Preliminary Notice The first mechanics lien deadline to keep in mind to establish the right to …
Bidder responsibility represents the minimum requirements for public work. A bidder deemed nonresponsible is entitled to due process via a responsibility hearing
Maintaining your California contractor’s license in good standing is essential. As for a contractor that performs work without a properly maintained license, the consequences can be severe. Consequences may include loss of the ability to pursue unpaid amounts and disgorgement of amounts previously paid. This article will cover the elements all contractors must pay attention …
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Defining what constitutes completion on construction projects in California can be a complicated process. This is because what constitutes completion differs depending on the reason this question is asked. This article will cover the nuances of defining completion for the purposes of mechanic’s liens, stop payment notices, and statute of limitations. What Constitutes Completion for …
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In California, all construction professionals on private projects who follow the proper procedures have a right to record a mechanic’s lien. When owed money for work on a private project, this lien secures that interest to ensure that the claimant can be paid. But there are many procedural pitfalls standing in the way of obtaining …
On California public works projects a bid protest can be a powerful tool to ensure the best shot at winning competitive bid work. Competitive bid work should always be awarded to the lowest responsive bid by a responsible bidder. (See Pub. Cont. Code, §§ 10167, 10180, 10501, 20111, 20121, 20162, 20192.) But for various reasons, …
It is important to understand the 20 day preliminary notice requirements in California. Sending timely and properly drafted preliminary notice is essential for protecting statutory payment rights for most construction professionals in California. But exactly who must give a 20 day preliminary notice and what payment remedies preliminary notices protect, varies depending on a number …
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