California Contractors: The Preliminary Notice is crucial in both private and public works construction. In most cases, contractors must timely serve the Notice to enforce their mechanics lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond claim rights. Under California Civil Code §§ 8200 and 9300 an...
When are Developers or House Flippers Exempt from Having a Contractor's License? As a house flipper, renovating and selling a property without a licensed contractor might be tempting. But a significant consideration must be whether an unlicensed flipper can sue its licensed and unlicensed cont...
California Court nails Contractor with liquidated damages after the fails to follow contractual time extension, notice, and delay Contractor claim procedures. A 2011 California Court of Appeal opinion gives contractors reason to make sure they follow contractually required notice and delay claim...
Early Completion Delay - Complete the Job Early and Still Recover for Delay Time is money. As a rule, the quicker a project is completed the less the contractor will spend on managing and administering the project. Completing early allows the contractor to utilize its equipment and management...
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