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A contractor was hired for remodeling in California
The contractor didn't test hazardous material in the condo before starting the work.
If the condo is contaminated. Whose shall fulfill the bill?
answered on May 15, 2020
Yes, you have potential liability if your contractor contaminated the neighbor's property.
How old is your building?
Were any tests done for asbestos before the work started?
To protect yourself you might want to hire an Industrial Hygenist or testing company to... View More 
We plan on moving out of CA within next few years and would like to sell. Our partner would like to hold on to them and buy us out. Is this a simple process? Can we just agree on a price and move title over to him and he buy us out? Or is there a lot more involved? We have been splitting... View More
answered on May 13, 2020
You usually would need a sales contract and disclosures etc to avoid possible problems in the future.
Who has been managing the properties?
If you can't agree on terms, you could file a partition action in Court and have the properties put up for sale in full, which might fetch a better price.
answered on May 13, 2020
All persons who are listed on the title as owners or grantees must agree to the sale, unless you file a partition action in Court to allow the sale without consent of the other owners.
answered on May 8, 2020
It does seem excessive.
Did they handle any litigation for the City?
Maybe they should put it out for bid?
A nefarious backyard neighbor (residential neighborhood) filed a complaints re: backyard i) deck and ii) allegedly "hazardous" tree on the city of Oakland
building department code enforcement website.
Building inspector from code enforcement visited my home; however I was... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2020
Personally, if you think you've been wrongly accused, I would invite the inspector back out for a look.
You usually can appeal citations etc but the time period is very short, and you would have to show that the code violations do not exist.
Hello, I own a packaging company located in California. We have a client who just put in a very large order for custom boxes for his vape pen/CBD products.
Turns out he's importing generic vape cartridges and CBD products, putting them in nice packaging with known brand names, and... View More
I have put a brick wall and a trellis to prevent any foliage to fall into their backyard. However, he has still been cutting our trees within and far beyond our shared fence line. I have put up “Beware of Dog” signs and “No Trespassing” signs on the fence, but he spray painted over them. We... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2020
You could sue for an injunction against his trespasses or for any damages he caused to your trees.
The loan was to repair the siding on his house so he could get a $300,000 loan from the bank to finish his shop. He is a General Contractor. He failed to mention that his house was red tagged back in 2017 for performing work without permits so the county had a lien on it. He also doesnt have enough... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2020
Yes, you could probably sue for fraud, breach of contraCT, etc
Is there a written loan agreement between the two of you??
We've recently bought a house (build in 1959). House had old vinyl tile. After starting remodeling, we've discovered that there is significant dampness under the tiles. It appears that many tiles have been re-glued with silicone based glue (different than original glue). We believe seller... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2020
Possibly.
You would have to prove that its more likely than not that they knew of the problems with the sladb.
How much do you think your damages are?
Retaining walls that were to be designed within city requirements to not need a permit. Walls were built, and measurements now show it needed a permit. Also, wall is leaning away from dirt it is retaining, and, after first rain-season, multiple sinkholes have developed on the tiers the walls are... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2020
You should have an attorney who is experienced in construction law or construction Defect law.
Retaining walls over 3 feet tall also need to be designed by a licensed engineer!
Let us know if we can help.
George Wolff
www.wolfflaw.com
Agent contracted with handyman to remodel my house ($20,600 worth for 13 projects), to be repaid at escrow . He’s so far behind from working multiple contracts (he only shows up few hours a week ) that he will miss next week ‘s contract deadline. but agent refused to fire him, because she... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2020
Its illegal to hire and use an unlicensed contractor and you don't have to pay him for work that required a license.
Whether you owe agent any money will depend on your written or oral agreement or understanding.
2. What authority if any prohibits third parties from using those designs?
answered on Feb 26, 2020
You can create and copyright/protect architiectural and other non-structural designs and design building and construction plans for a 2 story wood frame home for building permits without any architectural license.
You can also protect the original aspects of that design by contract and also... View More
That dog was in the house and got out the front door and hit by a car. They are trying to blame me. I'm an independent contractor
answered on Feb 25, 2020
Were you working in house?
Were you or your employer asked or required to keep the dog inside?
It seems your employer, the construction company, might have a duty to defend you if you were working for them at the time.
answered on Feb 24, 2020
You could check the websites of local county Superior Courts, or just ask him.
answered on Feb 21, 2020
What specifically do you need help with?
Filing a petition for rehearing, or opposing one?
Your time is VERY limited!
answered on Feb 21, 2020
You may be able to trim the overhanging branches if it does not harm the health of or damage the tree, but first consult with a licensed arborist about what can be reasonably done.
If there is an issue of whether trimming is reasonable, try to work it out with your neighbor or you may need... View More
AA l ost my luggage during a international move (relocating for a job) and as a result, I have lost irreplaceable documents such as diplomas and other property. I am looking to apply for graduate school so this may have an impact on my application eligibility. Furthermore, I will never be able to... View More
Related to a sign on commercial Ca property where there were easements made that run with land for access to sign .... but people are not paying and property taxes up. Can we remove their signs ?
Hello Lawyers,
I own an Easement in California which crosses 4 lots.
I use it everyday for ingress/egress.
Sometimes I "maintain" both road and bridge on the easement.
I assume it is clear of legal entanglements.
The Easement was granted in 1915.... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2020
It’s possible that this gives you a very broad easement.
But to give you a firm opinion an attorney would need to look at the subsequent title history of all the properties involved as well as any recorded court history as it is possible the easement was lessened or revised or cancelled... View More
We paid bought a bar in March of 2019- DBA, liquor license, all assets connected to the business. All accounts including credit lines, utilities, vendors etc. were supposed to be transferred or closed. Recently, I received a statement that there is a line of credit in the business name that the old... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2019
If you just bought the assets of the company rather than the shares, probably not as it may be a personal line of credit.
It would be best to check with the Bank to see who took out this line of credit!!
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