The contractor was asked to do a few "handyman type" items; clean downspout scuppers, change exterior light bulbs/photo cells, adjust door hinges, mount Arlo cameras with solar panel chargers, pressure wash barn floors, change fluids in tractor and pick up. First invoice was high, w/o receipts for "...Read More...Read More
I have a contractor threatening to file a lien on my property. I want to pay for work done but I am out of town and need a few days to get to the property to verify the work is complete. I never received notice of intent for a lien 10 days prior start of work.It is a non owner occupied duplex. Can they fil...Read More...Read More
We were demanded by our GC to do change order work before getting signed or they will fire us and hire a new subcontractor, so in good faith, we did the work. Now the project is ending and we have been told by our GC that they are not approved. (We have emails to back up these statements). I'm...Read More...Read More
Replacing countertops in our kitchen. Spoke with several contractors to get quotes. One of the contractors showed up at our home, was let in by a handyman we had working for us, and proceeded to install countertops. We have no contract with this company, nothing signed, no deposit given and no ag...Read More...Read More
I did work and got stranded and another town about 150 miles away from where I live this was after I had done 3 days worth of work and I still have yet to see compensation and he is plainly said on text and in voice text that he will not pay me ...Read More
We were informed by our client, who pretty regularly responded regarding payment status, that we will have to file a bond claim on the project to receive payment. We have not sent out a notice of nonpayment before filing the bond claim. am i still able to finalize the bond claim? ...Read More
I need to hire an attorney to file an answer to a motion the plaintiffs attorney filed on May 9th, 2022 for a summary judgment for us not responding. My cell number is 832-630-8448 and my email is bill@lightningearthwork.com. ...Read More
We completed a job approximately a year ago and the customer dragged his feet when it was time to pay. He always kept saying check is in the mail. Normally we would be on top of the lien but he's a friend of the family. So i go by and he swore up and down that the fence wasn't done and we n...Read More...Read More
I’m a contractor in Kentucky and did a remodel job on a residential property. The owner wants me to send a final waiver and then wants to send a check after he receives it. Should I do this? ...Read More
I am a subcontractor and I require 10% of invoice due to schedule the project. I've run into times where the customer will cancel within a few hours of the scheduled job. I have already purchased materials and staffed employees for the project. I'd like to be fair with my clients in this situation, but als...Read More...Read More
Good afternoon, I recently sent out a Notice of Unpaid Balance regarding a residential construction lien in NJ. Do you know how long I am required to wait once that is sent out before sending the Demand for Arbitration? Thank you so much for any info you can provide!...Read More
I hired a GC to work on my major remodel project (contract amount of $57k) on a vacation rental in November 2021. Only a 3 weeks in the project, they forced me to pay 90% of the contract amount or else they will walk off the project (and they threatened to lien my house). I agreed to their dem...Read More...Read More