We’ll finished up Curson project and got paid in full, but I don’t know how to preliminaries notice release, some one can help me out with this pls....Read More
Client is unhappy with their GC’s pace of work, the GC is still performing, but behind schedule . They want me to take over the job, but the GC has yet to be terminated. What kind of legal risks am I facing from the client AND the GC in this situation?...Read More
Working a project the contract is around 280 thousand. they have only paid 6 thousand on the contract. I have sent lien notices. Am I able to issue a stop work order for my trade till I get paid. Job is about 90% complete ...Read More
We are a Time & Material (Cost plus benefits) subcontractor for a public job in California and have signed a contract with the general contractor. We were unaware of the 20-Day California Preliminary Notice and didn't send a notice to the owner at the start of the job. The project is finished and has p...Read More...Read More
Hi there – We took on a project for a hotel that was seemingly in a tight spot after an interior design firm was under-delivering on the brief. The project was remodeling and improving amenities at a hotel affected by the California wildfires. We entered the project at the point they had general plans ap...Read More...Read More
We have a subcontractor that finished their work months ago on a public works job, however, the full job is not complete yet. We have not received any retention at all, so we are still holding all subcontractors retention. We have retention in our subcontract that they signed. They sent a stop notice...Read More...Read More
i did a construction project for a homeowner in Pipestone MN. this job was thru a referal from another of my customers. this job had a cost to the owner of approximately $14,000. They paid the first portion, but when the second portion and final payment were due she stopped payment on the check ...Read More...Read More
We have an open stop notice on a public works job as a subcontractor. We received a partial payment from the prime contractor, and have been requested to file a "reduction of stop notice" with the State. Are we obligated to reduce the stop notice and what is the process to do so? The remaining a...Read More...Read More
I am a Prime Contractor on a project. Our sub filed a stop notice. We have paid them in full. the did a partials release of stop claiming that they have to be paid for the late fee. By law can they hold up the full release of the stop payment for late fees? ...Read More
I am a subcontractor who filed a Stop Notice for $10,000+ and now we have agreed to $8,500+ Do I have to release original Stop Notice and file new Stop Notice and Bond for revised figure?...Read More
We terminated contract with GC's rep that is using GC license, due to terrible workmanship & found out that he has not paid subs for work. Initially this person said his partner, Judson Bentley held the GC license, well that is BS and he just uses the GC license. This person now has 90% of money-at least 5...Read More...Read More
I'm a CM overseeing a residential subdivision development. The trucking company hired by the grader is threatening to file a stop notice for non-payment. The trucking company did not file a preliminary lien notice. I understand that if you have lien rights you can file a stop notice. Since a preliminary...Read More...Read More
What is the statue of limitations on a SWO. I was told it was 90 days. Then what? What if you don’t have all the forms done or whatever…does it have to be re-issued? Does it lift automatically?...Read More
Our client has continually delayed our progress by lack of materials onsite, provided inadequate direction, which has led to issues onsite on multiple occasions. We've continued to demobilize and remobilize at no cost to our client, this has been due to the framing (not our scope) not being com...Read More...Read More
I have a signed contract with terms clearly stated that there's no breach of contract (on my part) if time delays are due to illness, holidays and Acts of God, however, I would now like to withdraw from an unfinished project that I am well extended on timelines due to things out of my control (illness wit...Read More...Read More