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answered on Jul 19, 2020
Probably not grounds for termination as unpleasant as it is but certainly would suggest making a request to the Landlord for reduced rent for the impacted months until corrected.
This is a contract matter, you did not get the apartment you bargained for in your lease. You could repair and... View More 
Hi I have a marketing business where I put up Facebook ads and connect contractors with potential customers
My question is if the contractor breaks something, doesn’t fulfill the job, or the work is faulty and damages the home how can I protect myself from the customer suing me?
answered on Jul 9, 2020
It would help to have a clear disclaimer in some form as to the limited role your marketing company plays in connecting contractors with prospects. Not sure what information you are using to market but best to disclaim those representations as well in some manner.
I want to sell and I reached out to a friend in real estate who wants to buy my house for cash tomorrow. The online real estate agencies such as Zillow rate my house between 3:55 and 4:10. This guy wants to flip the house so he's deducting all the things that he says he has to repair from the... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Lots to analyze here from a business decision standpoint relative to determining value but it appears the broker/investor is looking to make money for the costs and effort related to addressing the deferred maintenance. So lots of factors to consider in seeing what is best option for you. The... View More
I have been unable to find work in the construction field during this epidemic and have had to carpal tunnel procedures gun before that and have not been able to work being the only provider in the house I have fell behind on rent
answered on Jul 5, 2020
It appears that Bankruptcy may be a viable option as many grapple with Covid impacts right now. Many states and local governments stayed evictions due to the pandemic so that may be applicable in some manner.
It would be best to consult with a BK attorney to explore what options are best... View More
I am using an online form software to have customers sign COVID19 declarations (i.e. affirm they exhibit no symptoms). The form supports signatures, names, and other relevant information for a legally binding contract. The form the customers fill out has the contract outlined in it.... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2020
Your concerns are well founded as you note and ripe for challenges as to the integrity/validity of the contractual instrument absent the signor's express consent to the contractual manipulation intended. The "workaround" is simply not advised.
There are many types of E-sign... View More
My apartment lease agreement had incentives including a one-year Brightline train pass. Due to COVID-19, the train has not been running for 3+ months. The value of a train pass is roughly $450/month when paying on a regular monthly plan. Since this is a benefit that was in our lease as an incentive... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2020
It is understandable to have fear as you consider bankruptcy. I would suggest consulting with a Bankruptcy attorney to review your specific situation as that consult will help address those fears and help determine which Chapter would be best for you. You will have some choices to make based on... View More
I'm in a home rental which expires end of Jan2021. i was informed that the homeowners getting divorced, can i keep lease? Or can they terminate my lease? I have never missed a payment, i pay 2 weeks early and never had any complaints or issues. I want to stay... Do the homeowners have to honor... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2020
Absent a provision in your lease that allows the homeowners to terminate the lease early, the homeowners' divorce does not impair your rights under the lease and is not grounds, by itself, for lease termination. Assuming your continued compliance with the material lease terms, you should be... View More
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