Homeowner Guides
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Top 5 scams targeting residential construction
Top Scams Homeowners Face When Hiring a Contractor in 2025
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The Ultimate Guide on How To Research Your Contractor
Every Single Homeowner Needs to Know How to Conduct a Thorough and Comprehensive Search on a Contractor
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Do you really need a permit for your project?
Understanding California Residential Permit Laws: Why They Matter
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How to Write Your Own Contractor-Proof Contract
I have found Contracts to Vary Greatly and You Need to Be Protected. Create a contract that ensures transparency and protects your interests
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When Projects Go South: What to Do When Contractors Don’t Show
Navigate the Legalities and Next Steps when Your Construction Stalls
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Stage Payments Demystified: What the Law Says vs. Reality
Learn how Contractors Legally Need to Handle Payments and How to Safeguard your Money
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Buying a Home with Unpermitted Work
Does Un-permitted Legally Have to Be Disclosed When Selling and How Does it Effect The Price and Future?
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Change Orders 101: Know Your Rights
Change Orders During Construction is Normal. How Do Contractors Abuse Them?
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Need to remove your contractor from the project
Learn What Steps to Take to Properly Remove Your Contractor From the Job
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What Does The CSLB Reporting Process Look Like
Our Personal Experience: What You Should and Should’t Expect
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Why Does The CSLB Not Publicly List All Complaints
In My Opinion (and other’s) This Is Part of An Immediate Problem That Needs Immediate Change
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How Does The CSLB Handle Your Claim?
In This Section We Will Highlight Experience From Multiple Homeowners, Legal Professionals and Experts
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Building and Safety Department
We Will Share Homeowner Experiences Spanning Across California
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Is The Sellers Realtor Involved In The House Flip?
Buyer Beware: A Deep Dive In Investigating Your Potential New Home
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Are Building And Safety Officials On Your Side?
Learn More About Which Building and Safety Officials Have Been Convicted of Taking Contractor Bribes?
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How My Contractors Filed a Fraudulent Mechanics Lien
Did You Know That It Is Really Easy to File a Fraudulent Mechanics Lien? Then It’s Up to the Homeowner to Fight It.
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What Does The Secretary of State Filing Have to Do with Contractors Law?
Find Out How Our Contractors Used This Tactic To Try To Evade Automatic Disgorgement.