Legal Question in Business Law in California

Re: Labor Contractor having difficulty getting payment

He might be able to place a mechanics' lien on the property. Then again, he might not. You could use a search engine (google.com) with a phrase like, "California mechanics lien" or "California agricultural lien". Or maybe Nolo Press (www.nolo.com) has a book on the subject. Or he could ask other contractors who do the same type of work how they go about collecting. At worst, he could take them to small claims court, for up to $5000, and place a lien on the property if he wins. How do you know an attorney would charge an "outrageous" fee? Have you consulted one?

Re: Labor Contractor having difficulty getting payment

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Re: Labor Contractor having difficulty getting payment

On the one hand, he'll most probably have to go to court to prove that the money is owed, and then once a court judgment has been secured, go after the homeowner's assets. On the other hand, that might not be so bad. If the amount is under $5,000, small claims court is available, where there will be no attorneys involved. If it's over $5,000, he might be able to get a lawyer (such as myself) to take the case on a contingency basis, in which case he would pay up-front costs only, not legal fees.