by Dennis Beaver | contracts
April 03, 2010 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Part 2: “Licensed and bonded.” That’s what state law requires of contractors, as we discussed last week. But in the world of things that are not as they seem, contractor bonds and many of the...
by Dennis Beaver | contracts
March 28, 2010 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver If you’re about to hire a contractor for a remodel, room addition, or other big ticket job, today’s story has important information which could be a financial lifesaver if things go south....
by Dennis Beaver | consumer, contracts, travel
February 25, 2010 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver You and the Law: Risks in renting a vacation cabin Thinking of renting a nice little mountain cabin from the owner? You may be in — or out — for more than you expect, as Hanford resident Kristin Bettencourt...
by Dennis Beaver | contracts, small claims court
August 15, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver If you’ve ever hired a contractor for a kitchen remodel, room addition, or to build a custom home, then you know there will always be unexpected surprises. Readers George Sheram and his wife, Van,...
by Dennis Beaver | contracts
August 23, 2008 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Judd Lawrence never thought that he would need to become an expert in glue removal when he phoned San Joaquin Pest Control for help in getting rid of termites which had set up housekeeping in his garage....
by Dennis Beaver | contracts, employment
March 29, 2008 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “I can’t tell you where I live or which television station I am currently employed at, because if I do it will probably result in my termination. After majoring in Radio and TV Communications, I got...
