City May Waive Bidding Defect When It Is Inconsequential

In a recent decision, a California court found that a city may waive a bidding irregularity when it is inconsequential to the City’s decision. Here, the City of San Leandro (the “City”) selected the lowest bidder, Oliver DeSilva, Inc., even though one page was missing from its bid package. A copy of Bay Cities Paving & […]

What is a Mechanics Lien?

A Mechanics Lien is a hold against a property filed by an unpaid contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier. It is recorded with the county recorder’s office. If it goes unpaid, the unpaid contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier can file a foreclosure action to force the sale of the property in order to get paid. It is […]