Defiant Law represents homeowners in home improvement and remodeling disputes—from contractor fraud and misrepresentation to defective work, delays, and abandoned projects. We pursue claims tied to unlicensed contractors, code/permit violations, improper change orders, warranty breaches, and mechanic’s liens that cloud title.
Whether your contractor walked off the job, performed substandard work, or kept demanding unexpected payments, our team builds a fact-driven case to enforce your rights, compel corrective action, and seek compensation where the law allows.
From the first review of your contract, invoices, permits, and photo records to negotiations with contractors, sureties, and insurers—or litigation when necessary—we focus on practical outcomes: finishing the work correctly, recovering costs, lifting improper liens, and protecting your home and equity.
We routinely address the most common home improvement disputes affecting homeowners across California and beyond.
False promises about scope, price, or timeline; bait-and-switch materials; forged/pressured e-signatures; and non-disclosure of licensing or bonding status.
Leaks, electrical/hVAC hazards, structural errors, code and permit lapses, failed inspections, and punch-list items left unfinished.
Unjustified change orders, front-loading progress draws, walk-offs, breach of contract/warranty, and mechanic’s lien filings or lien releases gone wrong.
We start by collecting your contracts, bids, change orders, payment records, permits, inspection reports, and photos. Then we evaluate claims under state consumer-protection statutes, contractor licensing rules (CSLB), warranty law, and lien statutes. If the other side won’t fix it, we pursue formal demands, surety/bond claims, arbitration, or court.
Our goal is to safeguard your property, title, and budget—while holding bad actors accountable.
Compel corrective work, proper permitting, and adherence to written scope, price, and timeline.
Secure repairs, re-performance, or funds to hire a qualified replacement contractor.
Challenge invalid mechanic’s liens, negotiate releases, and clear title issues.
Pursue restitution, damages, attorney’s fees, and claims against bonds or insurance where available.
1) Case Review: We audit your contract, change orders, payments, permits, and inspections.
2) Strategy: We map claims (fraud, breach, warranty, CSLB issues, lien disputes) and set targeted outcomes (repairs, completion, refunds, lien release, damages).
3) Action: Demand letters, surety/bond claims, settlement talks, and—when needed—arbitration or litigation to secure meaningful relief.