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I know I'll loose my deposits given. If I cancel the contract for windows installation prior to any work being done and I never took receipt of any window or other materials, what's my further financial obligation to that company? My home is in Arizona.
Can the solar company force me to put the panels back on my roof? There's been negligence, poor workmanship, unprofessionalism, broken trust with the company. I'm in a lease with the panels but leases are made to be broken.
answered on Apr 2, 2024
Have the contact reviewed by an experienced attorney to determine your rights in addition to claims for their negligence
I did not pay after the second install because the floors are still uneven, wavy and buckling income areas. I reached out to them again and they said the floors will have to be reinstalled. I was just told my account will go into collections if I don't pay them. I wrote to them twice for a... View More 
answered on Oct 19, 2023
You have posted your question in Arbitration so I assume you have some basis for believing that there is an agreement to arbitrate in the contract. Go to the Chad site and see what it provides regarding disputes. Perhaps it provides for arbitration. They are required to provide you with a copy of... View More
I am building a single family residence. Currently I have an engineer who took a deposit but is not performing, or responding. Small claims court the only choice? What about other contractors down the road? Maybe need a contract to cover myself.
answered on Oct 3, 2023
This is a complicated matter. There are many things you need to do to protect yourself. Using a good contract with the general contractor is a first step. If you are acting as the general contractor, having good contracts with the contractors you hire is important. As for the engineer you... View More
The building is occupied and we bill for retention Months ago. The GC only replys with not funded, and paid when paid. We do not have a lien on this work.
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answered on Sep 27, 2023
Retention is often a sticky issue between subcontractors and general contractors. If you've completed your work and the building is occupied, you may have a strong case for releasing the retention. Arizona has "prompt payment" laws that could be applicable. Since you've not... View More
Do I have to file a new "Intent to Lien" for $162k before filling the "Lien" for $162k?
I am a Licensed GC in Arizona.
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answered on Aug 23, 2023
In Arizona, if you previously filed an "Intent to Lien" for $119,000 in May 2023 and now intend to file a "Lien" for $162,000, you generally do not need to file a new "Intent to Lien" for the increased amount. The "Intent to Lien" is meant to notify parties... View More
To be replace. We were told Shea homes used cheat piping and was aware. We were told we have to repipe our entire home because of the piping material that was used. A few other homes in my area had the same thing happen. Do we have any legal course we can do to have Shea homes fix this issue? This... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2022
I recommend that you speak with a real estate attorney. From the information you provided, you may have recourse under Arizona's Dwelling Action law, ARS 12-1361, et.seq. The statute of limitations concerning such a claim can be up to 8 years from the substantial completion of the dwelling.
The use of machines and noise making in residential area
answered on Jan 16, 2021
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Noise ordinances can be specific to a city, town, or county, so in addition to state laws, you may need to look into what the law is in Phoenix. You could check with the offices of local lawmakers or other elected... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2020
You are not competent to read the law and determine what it means and whether you can do what you are trying to do. While I have not read the law either I can tell you that if ANY Florida law requires any sort of "certification" before anyone can do whatever the law covers, you cannot... View More
I never received change of status other than the original claim acceptance. I have started to work at non profit for 2 weeks and have not been paid. Ive seen a second Dr by Comp Ins request last week and Scheduled for an IME in another week. Its going on six months since surgery. Surgeon said... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2020
Good morning, your question came in late last night. I am confused about your case history, the part about having seen as second insurance doctor last week and scheduled for another insurance examination next week. I can review the claim with you, at no cost, so you have a better understanding what... View More
We are a 3rd party contractor for Home Warranty companies. And customers of the home warranty company are posting negative online reviews, some for reasons out of our hands, due to our restrictions in our contract with the home warranty company. Can we issue a cease and desist and sue if the... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2019
If you consulted with an attorney regarding such a letter or legal action, they would likely want to see each individual review. If they're negative, it's possible that in itself is not necessarily actionable. An attorney who deals with defamation would examine if they were false and... View More
They never provided us with a disclosure form, or any approvals from the inspection.
answered on Jul 18, 2019
Selling without an inspection or disclosure can be legal. It depends upon how your contract was drafted. You may still have legal recourse if items were concealed or not disclosed despite anything to the contrary in your contract. I recommend reviewing this matter with an attorney. Once your... View More
my ex wife hacked my email took medical paper off and sent it to the ex im in custody battle with she in turn entered into evidence through a motion and no i didnt file for strict compliance.
answered on May 30, 2019
As a family law attorney, I can only address how this issue could be addressed in Family Court. You would need to discuss whether criminal charges are appropriate with a law enforcement officer. In Family Court, you can certainly complain about the method in which she obtained this information in... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2013
Although you are entitled to wages due, there are a number of reasons why you may not be able to collect. Some of the important factors to consider are whether the employer went bankrupt, the employer's entity type such as corporation or partnership, and the payday law in your state. You... View More
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