by Schorr Law | Aug 28, 2024 | Construction
In this blog we review a case about a homeowner’s challenge in fulfilling a CDP requirement while looking to expand and construct an additional unit on his property. At issue in the case of Riddick vs. the City of Malibu (“Malibu”), was Malibu’s denial of Jason...
by Schorr Law | Jun 5, 2024 | Construction, Property Damage/ Maintenance
Your home is your castle, but when a contractor damages it with their work, the sense of violation can be overwhelming. Whether it’s a botched renovation, a cracked foundation, or water damage from shoddy workmanship, dealing with the aftermath can be stressful....
by Schorr Law | Dec 18, 2023 | Construction, Ownership
In this blog post, we discuss how Berkeley’s Rent Ordinance affected a landlord’s plan to expand after renovation. The case of NCR Properties, LLC v. City of Berkeley (2023) 89 Cal.App.5th 39, involves an interpretation of the City of Berkeley’s Rent...
by Schorr Law | Jun 9, 2022 | Construction, Specific Performance
What is Pay-If-Paid (“PIP”) Clause in California? In California, A pay-if-paid clause is a clause in a contract that states that a general contractor is obligated to pay a subcontractor only if the owner pays the general contractor. While this clause may...
by WPHHAdmin | Aug 10, 2020 | Construction, Liens
Contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers are all entitled to file a mechanic’s lien for non-payment of any construction work and/or material supplied by them on a construction project involving private property. Accordingly, a prudent homeowner...
by Schorr Law | May 20, 2020 | Construction
An owner-builder is someone who plans on constructing, repairing, or improving a building or structure on land that person owns. While normally, a contractor who works on a project that costs $500 or more is required to hold a valid contractor’s license, an exception...
