California contractors are undoubtedly no strangers to issues that sometimes arise with clients who have not paid their bills in full. There is a case brewing on the East Coast that involves a project worth more than $2.5 million, which entailed work that included...
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Landscape contractors accused of breach
Numerous homeowners in another state have joined forces to bring a problem to light that they all have in common. At various times over the past year, each of them hired the same landscape contractors to complete construction jobs on their properties. The only problem...
Determining enforceability for construction contracts
When multiple parties make an agreement to build one or more structures, any number of legal issues can arise to spark delays or to impede a project’s completion. It is imperative for all parties to clearly understand the terms of their agreement before signing any...
Contract law case in another state settled
When multiple parties sign an agreement that is legally enforceable under California law, it is imperative that they clearly understand the terminology and implications of the agreement before adding their signatures. Otherwise, legal problems may arise down the line...
Townhouse delays may lead to construction litigation
California builders often encounter problems with local municipalities or city officials with whom they have signed agreements. Most people prefer to resolve such issues out of court. However, that is not always possible, which is why state law allows construction...
Construction litigation spurred by case in civil court
In California and elsewhere, a single incident often involves several different areas of the law. A case in another state was filed by the spouse of a man who was killed in a bicycle accident in 2016. Approximately three years later, the decedent’s wife filed a...
Is a construction dispute causing you stress?
The building industry is a primary source of income for millions of people in California and throughout the United States. From commercial properties to private homes, it is logical to assume that somewhere in this state or elsewhere across the country, something is...
Construction litigation brewing in another state
University administrators in another state reportedly agreed to a deal that enabled a 330-guest room hotel to be built on university property. Hotel owners agreed to lease the land and paid close to $6 million upfront. The state Attorney General filed a formal...
How to resolve construction disputes
Any number of legal problems may arise if one or more entities who have a contractual agreement on a construction project find themselves at odds over a particular issue. In such cases, the sooner the issue is resolved, the better, because the saying “time is money”...
Legal battle erupts over California homeless shelter
California city officials in Santa Ana are engaged in a legal battle with property owners who had agreed (in writing) to construct a homeless shelter. The two entities reportedly signed an agreement whereby the city would be able to purchase the property and continue...