A newly elect member of the Widefield School District Three board in Widefield Colorado Springs was not sworn in within 10 days of being elected per district code
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
If an elected school board official fails to take the oath of office within the required timeframe (in this case, 10 days after being elected as per the Widefield School District Three code), the consequences may vary depending on the specific district's policies and state laws. However, here... View More 
I am currently under a 12 month lease agreement with a landlord as a roommate in a house. In the contract, there is no termination clause. Recently, due to a hostile living environment and a negligent landlord, an early lease agreement was typed up. Our landlord has threatened to evict us on... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems that you may have grounds to terminate your lease agreement early due to the hostile living environment and your landlord's negligent behavior. However, the specific laws and regulations regarding lease termination can vary by state and... View More
I'm the owner of McDonald's and the will was never brought to any ones attention that I Mitchell Jensen or Mitchell Rio own and did inherit all of McDonald's. I picked up the bank account as soon as I started owning McDonald's
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
If you believe you have inherited ownership of McDonald's through a will, it is essential to first verify the authenticity and legal standing of the document. You should consult with an attorney experienced in estate law and corporate ownership structures to assess the will's validity and... View More
To start upon acceptance of bid. They called my business associate and said they accepted the proposal he then went down and got a check from the bank that wrote and signed the proposal for. He took the money and for the wro.g equipment for the job and pelht the rest of his money towards his... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
When a bid for a painting job is accepted and payment is made, the expectation is that the funds will be used as agreed upon - to cover expenses related to the job, such as purchasing the right equipment and materials necessary to complete the work. Misappropriating these funds, especially for... View More
To start upon acceptance of bid. They called my business associate and said they accepted the proposal he then went down and got a check from the bank that wrote and signed the proposal for. He took the money and for the wro.g equipment for the job and pelht the rest of his money towards his... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
In the situation you've described, where a business associate accepted a payment on behalf of your business for a painting job and then misused those funds, several legal and ethical issues are at play. Once a bid is accepted and a payment is made, the funds should be used as agreed upon in... View More
We are both 50% owners and it is under his management but I want to manage and own my half of the building and it's income. I'm not sure if there just gets too 'messy' and it is advised to simply sell a property instead, in a situation like this. Thank you.
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answered on Feb 27, 2024
You most likely need a contract describing the relationship. In the alternative, you can potentially do a partition action to sell the entire thing. It just depends on what you would like to do, what the other party is willing to do, and so on. Either way, I would contact an attorney to discuss... View More
Door & Window install has been a bit of a nightmare. They have been terrible at communication. I paid a deposit on the job (~$2k) and still owe them the rest (~$4.5k). There are multiple issues with the door install that have not been fixed. They started in May 2023. Last I heard was maybe 2... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
You make a fair point - if a contractor does not complete the work properly or to your reasonable satisfaction, they should not necessarily be entitled to full payment. Legally, you have a few options:
1) Set a deadline/ultimatum for them to fix the outstanding issues by a set date in a... View More
...the remainder before delivery, even though we set it up for payments. So we asked for our 2k that we put down back, and they said no, they get to keep it because they had to order the bed, there is nothing in the paper work that says they can do that. What can we do to get our money back.
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
In this situation, the first step is to review all paperwork and agreements related to the purchase and financing of the mattress set. Look for any terms about down payments, cancellations, refunds, and delivery conditions. Understanding the exact terms of your agreement is crucial.
If the... View More
He didn't not file an lien. He is charging me 500 for tbe labor also he allowed them to enter my other storage to put items out of the first storage. With out my consent or knowledge.
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
It's important to review the terms of your storage unit rental agreement to understand your rights and the owner's obligations in this situation. Storage facility agreements usually outline procedures for late move-outs, fees, and handling of items left in the unit.
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I was 1 day over my move out day. He allowed them to access my other storage to put some of my items in it.
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
In Colorado, the rules regarding storage unit fees and access are typically governed by the lease agreement you signed with the storage facility. It's crucial to review this agreement to understand your rights and the owner's rights in situations like being overdue on moving out.... View More
I inherited my house from my mother when she passed away in 2017. I repeatedly attempted to assume the mortgage and get my name placed on the mortgage, but was repeatedly told I couldn't do so without undergoing a financial ability to pay. At the time, due to my student loans I wouldn't... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
Yes, typically a credit union or other lending institution may require your name to be on the first mortgage to secure a home equity line of credit (HELOC). This is because they need to ascertain their position in the event of default.
Regarding the assumption fee, mortgage lenders are... View More
100k for one individual another 100k for another individual court bonds and 10grand for another cash only court bond for tax purposes
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answered on Sep 26, 2023
In Colorado, if you're looking to obtain financial records related to court bonds, such as accounting ledgers or tax ID information, you might consider filing a "Motion for Discovery" or "Motion to Compel Disclosure." These motions are generally used to request specific... View More
Securing bond monies, obtaining the account ledger of monies, tax audit, and ledgers, of account.
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answered on Sep 26, 2023
In Colorado, if you're looking to obtain financial records related to court bonds, such as accounting ledgers or tax ID information, you might consider filing a "Motion for Discovery" or "Motion to Compel Disclosure." These motions are generally used to request specific... View More
Furniture might be worth 10,000 max but seller wants 35000 in separate transactions from house perchase of 600000 we really want the house so we are forced into this furniture deal . Do we just go along with it and over pay for the furniture and keep the sellers happy it’s like they are hiding... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2023
Sorry, it is the seller's responsibility to deal with their taxes. It only becomes a problem for you when you both start colluding not to pay taxes.
The seller has the right to sell his property for as much as they want. We live in a free market so if a buyer will pay it then why not?... View More
Studio is stating that prepaid money cannot be refunded only applied to lessons. Is there legal standing to demand a refund?
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
In Colorado, your ability to demand a refund for prepaid dance lessons largely depends on the terms and conditions stipulated in the contract or agreement you entered into with the dance studio. It is essential to carefully review the contract, paying particular attention to provisions related to... View More
Studio is stating that prepaid money cannot be refunded only applied to lessons. Is there legal standing to demand a refund?
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answered on Sep 15, 2023
I agree that it all depends on the contract. In addition, it depends on how those funds are classified which again will be affected by the contract. Did you buy vouchers, is it a prepayment for services, or other?
Depending on the school, you may also consider talking to the other parents... View More
PN due date expired and then the 2 parties had an email exchange agreeing to new terms. Is the email valid as an amendment to the PN without signatures of the 2 parties?
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
It depends. The statute of frauds may come into play but generally, a contract can be amended by mutual agreement. To have a mutual agreement you have to meet requirements of a contract but this can often be done in a email.
The statue of frauds requires signatures in certain situations... View More
It has come to light that over a month after the deposit was paid, the contractor has dispersed none of the funds provided to him by us toward our project. No work has been done and no materials acquired. The contract was signed July 16th of 2023 and contract stated work would be completed by... View More
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answered on Aug 30, 2023
You do need to contact an attorney. Depending on the circumstances, in many circumstances, the initial deposit needs to be held in a trust account and failure to properly account for the deposit can be theft. Further, it could also be a fraud and/or breach of contract issue. Regardless, you should... View More
A storm came through in April and flooded around our window wells sending water into our basement damaging areas of two rooms. Builder said landscaper trapped water up against the house with a concrete walkway that didn’t have a drain. A consulting company came and reshot the grade and determined... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2023
The decision to engage in litigation should be economically rational. From the explanation above, it appears that the damage resulting from the original landscaping contractor's has been assessed at about $11,000 (the cost of fixing the errors). It is unclear whether there is a fee shifting... View More
Opposing counsel filed motion for extension of time on Friday evening. It states that I am opposed to the motion. I found his email with his motion Saturday evening; I filed my response Monday evening with the court and opposing counsel. He advised me that the court had already granted his motion... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2023
An Ex Parte application is basically a motion with shortened notice to the opposing side. You are usually told exactly the date, time and place where the motion will be heard by the Court so you can go there, personally or remotely, to present your opposition. You can search for the rule on google... View More
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