Patty League
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Homeowners Beware—Make Sure That All Contractors, Sub-Contractors, and Material Supply Companies Are Paid
Homeowners who pay a contractor for construction work, including landscaping, may be held financially liable if the contractor fails to pay the subcontractors and material supply companies who also worked or provided product for your project. According to California law, subcontractors and material suppliers who are not paid by the contractor are able to record [...]
Tips To Avoid LLC License Application Delays
According to the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), its Licensing division has processed about three dozen limited liability company (LLC) license applications; to date, five licenses have been issued. The LLC business classification became authorized to hold a California contractor license beginning January 1, 2012. The causes for the high rejection rate, include two [...]
Subcontractor Protection in Federal Projects—Miller Act
The Miller Act protects persons who have furnished labor or materials to contractors engaged in the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the United States. Prior to 1894, the agreements or contracts that the U.S. Government awarded to direct contractors rarely had clauses that required the direct contractor to [...]
You Say Mechanic’s Lien, We Say Mechanics Lien
The big buzz and concern in the construction industry are the new laws, some of which have already taken effect and the balance or bulk taking effect July 1, 2012. The complete Mechanic’s Lien Law has been recodified under Senate Bill 189. By the way, that apostrophe I used in the word Mechanic’s that we’ve [...]
Like Many in California, Construction Laws Receive a Face-Lift
As many of you construction fans know, Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law Senate Bill 189 (“SB 189”) in 2009. Many may be wondering, “What in the world is this?” Well, the answer is simple: SB 189 is a comprehensive face-lift regarding the filing and enforcement of mechanic’s liens and stop notices. It presents noteworthy and [...]
