Legal Question in Construction Law in California

Re: Contractor abandonment

Were they going to install any of these materials? If so, they would need a California Contractor's license, and you could file against their bond (through the Contractor's State License Board). If they were not going to do any work in California - just building you the materials, then you will have to sue them or hire an attorney to represent your interests in negotiating the return of your money. You will probably have to file suit in Arizona - it depends to a degree upon where the contract was made and what, if any, choice of law provision is in the contract. You may also wish to contact the Better Business Bureau in AZ where they are located - they have some success, but not if this guy is a scam artist, which given that you contracted for this over a year and a quarter ago, I'm guessing he might be. Good luck.

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Re: Contractor abandonment

Depending upon the amount of money involved, your best bet may be to retain a lawyer to write a demand letter. Since Arizona law and Arizona jurisdiction are likely, you should probably look for a lawyer near the company, preferably in the same Arizona county.

Re: Contractor abandonment

Sue for breach and refund of your money before they close and disappear.