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What Contractors Need to Know About a Mechanic’s Lien

October 9, 2020 by Mark Mellor

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For construction companies and contractors, the hardest part of a job can, unfortunately, sometimes be collecting payment. When a customer refuses to pay or introduces another dispute, contractors often need to take legal action to ensure they are paid for completed work. A mechanics lien is a legal claim which can be placed upon a […]

Filed Under: Construction Law Education, Mechanic's Lien Law News

Construction Injury: When to Get an Attorney

September 1, 2020 by Mark Mellor

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Unfortunately, even with modern health and safety laws, and workplace legislation, accidents on construction sites are very common. Thousands of workers and a number of public passerbys are injured on or near construction sites every year, often due to no fault of their own. Because the nature of construction consists of working with heavy tools, […]

Filed Under: Construction Law Education

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Construction in California

July 24, 2020 by Mark Mellor

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The coronavirus has disrupted the routines of many industries. While construction is considered an “essential” service, and industry by the majority of states in the US, some regions have put a halt on construction as the pandemic became rampant. Many cities in California have opted to allow construction of certain structures and facilities. If you […]

Filed Under: Construction Law Education

The Definitive Guide to Mechanic’s Liens in California

July 31, 2018 by Mark Mellor

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  Despite its name, a mechanic’s lien is generally utilized by any supplier, contractor, laborer, and/or subcontractor. If you worked on someone’s home, for instance, and were not paid, you can then file a mechanic’s lien. This is essentially a “hold” against the business, commercial, or homeowner’s property. Although this can result in foreclosure if […]

Filed Under: Construction Law Education, Construction Law News Tagged With: Civ.Code § 8400

Your Next Steps After a Construction Accident

July 31, 2018 by Mark Mellor

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If you work in construction, your chances of suffering an accident are high, particularly in comparison with other industries. Of the 5,190 workers killed while on the job in 2017, 21.1% were in construction. Many more workers are hurt each day. If you are injured in a construction accident, you have options, but you will […]

Filed Under: Construction Law Education

Judicial Admission Made In Unverified Complaint Against General Contractor.

August 19, 2015 by

This is the scenario: A homeowner sued a general contractor, alleging shoddy work. In his unverified complaint, the homeowner alleged the contractor was licensed at all times. The general contractor responded with a cross-complaint for unpaid work.  A local rule required plaintiff to identify all controverted issues, and plaintiff did not identify licensure as a […]

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Construction Law Education, Construction Law News, Legal News, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Law News Tagged With: 188 Cal.Rptr.3d 471, 237 Cal.App.4th 772, Bus. & Prof. Code § 7031(d), Business and Professions Code section 7031(d)

Duty Of Care Extends To Architects.

September 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment

A homeowners association brought an action for construction defects which made the homes unsafe and uninhabitable. Two of the defendants are architectural firms which allegedly designed the homes in a negligent manner but did not make the final decisions regarding how the homes would be built. When the case reached the California Supreme Court on […]

Filed Under: California Supreme Court Law News, Construction Law Education, Construction Law News, Legal News, Real Estate Education

All About Mechanics Liens

July 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

In this video, Construction Law Attorney, Mark Mellor, talks about the Mechanics Liens.

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Design Professionals’ Duty Of Care Extends To Future Residential Purchasers.

July 8, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Duty Of Care

A homeowners association brought an action for construction defects which made the homes unsafe and uninhabitable. Two of the defendants are architectural firms which allegedly designed the homes in a negligent manner but did not make the final decisions regarding how the homes would be built. When the case reached the California Supreme Court on […]

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A Case Where A Contractor’s License Was Not Required.

July 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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The project is the ICE [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] perimeter fence in El Centro. The prime government contractor brought in a subcontractor, and the subcontractor brought in a sub-subcontractor. The sub-subcontractor received only partial payment and the subcontractor was fired. The sub-subcontractor filed a complaint invoking its rights under 40 U.S.C. § 3131-3134 [Miller […]

Filed Under: Construction Law Education, Construction Law News, Legal News, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal Law News

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Buying Your First House: Here is What You Need to Know About Mortgages

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Congratulations! You're ready to take the leap into homeownership, an exciting journey that begins with understanding mortgages. A mortgage is a loan provided by a lender that helps you to buy a house. You repay this loan, with interest, over a specified period. Let's dive … Read More...

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