Service and Repair Contracts - What is Required in California
During the summer months, many homeowners are interested in making needed…
California Mechanic’s Liens and Bankruptcy
What you don’t know can hurt you. California’s Mechanic’s Lien Law (Civil Code…
Homebuilders: Good News About Your Alternative Nonadversarial Prelitigation Contractual Provision
California Senate Bill 800 (“Right to Repair” or “Fix It” law; Civil Code sec.…
Warning to Contractors and Material Suppliers: Your Workers' Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your Wealth
A flooring contractor was found to have negligently caused a fire that damaged…
Unlicensed Contractors Can Agree to Binding Arbitration
However, results will likely be unfavorable to the unlicensed contractor.…
Homeowner Sued by Subcontractor's Injured Employee
Under certain circumstances, an injured person working in your home can file…
Home Buyers Beware: Sellers Can Lie and Get Away With It!
Let’s say you are about to buy your first home and after several open houses,…
Homebuilder Alert: Your Home Sales Contract May Not Protect You
If a homebuilders alternative contractual pre-litigation provisions are found…
Bonded Stop Notice Claimants Must Serve Proper Office of Bank or Construction Lender
Update from Reid & Hellyer (Feb. 3, 2011): This blog post was mentioned in…