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 …
Who Can File A CSLB Complaint? You’re eligible to file a complaint with the Contractors State License Board (“CSLB”) if you’re a homeowner, contractor, subcontractor, employee, or a public agency. To file a complaint with the CSLB you can simply call 1-800-321-2752 or Click Here. What Is The Basis For A CSLB Complaint? Complaints can arise …
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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Obtaining a California contractor’s license is a milestone in any contractor’s career. It takes four years of journeyman level experience in order to even qualify to take the two-part exam. However, obtaining the license is just the beginning. In order to avoid being precluded from filing a lawsuit to collect money and/or the fatal “disgorgement” …
Asserting a payment bond claim on a California construction project can substantially improve the likelihood of getting paid. This article discusses payment bond claims, the prerequisites to making a claim, and deadlines for asserting the claim and initiating litigation if necessary. What is a Payment Bond Claim? Unlike a payment application or invoice, a payment …
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