I'm a subcontractor, I completed all the flatwork for a new construction home. I have done multiple projects for the General over the last 3 years without any problems. This project they took my invoice and modified it, claiming they don't pay for incidentals, or materials used on their projects other tha...Read More...Read More
I am the owner who wishes to file the Notice of Completion. The last paragraph calls for the form to be “verified,” meaning a sworn declaration by an authorized person as to the truthfulness and accuracy of the information supplied. Who could be an authorized person? Could I be an authorized...Read More...Read More
We have a mechanics Lien filed on our property by a Landscaper who is not licensed in the City of Beverly Hills to operate. His last claimed work that was not paid was in December of 2022. Over 115 days ago. The lien was filed with the county on April 25th. Los Angeles County recorders office. The Cit...Read More...Read More
Hello, I have a question on "completion". Is completion the soonest of the four provided definitions? Projects are considered completed when one of the following occurs; (1) occupation or use of the improvement, (2) acceptance by the public entity; (3) work stoppage for 100 straight days; or (4) w...Read More...Read More
Bay Area GC kicked off public works job and needs to get paid (retention, unpaid scope work completed, and change orders). Is there an alternative to hiring an attorney to guide/submit claim? Or do we need an attorney for this process? Public works agency keeps telling us to 'file a govt claim'. What ...Read More...Read More
We are a material supplier and have received a notice of completion. The customer is telling us that they have a bunch of change order work and that they are still on the project. Is it possible for me to re prelim the same project? ...Read More
We are dealing with a GC proposed lumpsum contract on single family home remodel and expansion. Of course as homeowners we have wish list, our GC keeps executing our Wishlist without confirming the cost and later send huge add services. Our Contract clearly says they cannot enforce change...Read More...Read More
I submitted a question on 7/2/18, and received a response from Matt Viator on 7/3/18 (both of which are copied below). My question has to do with the Notice of Termination. Our company never filed a Notice of Contract with the county recorder's office, so I understand that the subcontractor must file t...Read More...Read More
Please answer ASAP, I am losing time to initiate a Stop Notice. I need to know if the 30 days cover the completion of the whole project or just my portion of the project?...Read More
I am the subcontractor and was informed by a Levelset representative to file a Stop Notice to initiate a Lien on a project. The representative stated that a Notice of Completion must be filed as well. I did not record the Notice of Completion within 30 days, was informed about the 90 days from actual ...Read More...Read More
We received a notice of acceptance (aka completion) on a job and we are still unpaid. We have 30 days to file a stop payment notice however, I'm unsure if we can do that as a preliminary notice was not filed. The notice references CA civil code section 9356...Read More
1. Do not release any utilities in the contractors name until payment in full 2. Do not release any Elevation Certificates or Affidavits 3. File a lien for the full amount of the contract before work began. 4. Complete a Certificate of Substantial Completion after all your work is 100% complete. 5. File a For...Read More...Read More
We have a project that is getting near its ending with many issues. Trying to get of COO but too many issues at the end to simply ignore and want guidance on finessing this....Read More