July 2020 by David
Due to an accounting dispute with my general contractor, GSL placed a lien on my property. They promptly followed up with a demand letter that mis-stated the amount owed - suggesting additional accounting errors or at least lack of proofreading. The demand letter came with papers outlining a lawsuit naming me as a defendant, and threatening foreclosure on my home of over 15 years, for a relatively small amount of $4500. Despite my having paid my GC for the materials in January, at the advice of my lawyer outlining the cost & risk to defend, I paid again for the materials to Golden State Lumber. Though I don't discount the existence of an accounting dispute between them and my GC, the fact that GSL was so quick to attempt to resolve this by going after me the homeowner with a foreclosure lawsuit for a relatively small dollar amount speaks poorly to how they value the community and their customers. In fact, never in all the home improvement projects over the years had I even received a "pre lien" letter, which I received from GSL mere days after the delivery of the construction material; it seems indicative of an overly aggressive and confrontational approach GSL is ready to take with their clients. Be warned!... Read More
