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The crawlspace has leaked ever since the build started. Brought to contractors attention. He tried fixing last year. After heavy rain notice it leaking again is he responsible to fix.
can you sue the scorch torch lighter company for a torch lighter that has no safety lock on it and malfuntioned and stayed on after lighting a cigarette and placed back in jacket pocket and remained on and caught me on fire?
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answered on Dec 16, 2024
You may have grounds for a product liability lawsuit against the torch lighter manufacturer if their product caused you injury due to a defect or lack of proper safety features. Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to ensure their products are reasonably safe for their intended use.... View More 
I am a GC. I have a client who discovered a leak under his bathroom 1 year after remodel. We did a site visit and could not replicate or find the leak. If an effort to appease the situation we did an epoxy grout on shower floor to prevent any further potential issues. no further problems for 4... View More
I live in Wisconsin and my employer built in addition to the employee parking lot. However, all they did was throw down some asphalt and didn’t paint any lines or any directional markings for traffic to flow or anything like that. My question is, is that legal or are there requirements/laws for... View More
I'm looking for help to steer me on the right path against (a company I will not name here). I filed a complaint about (them) with BBB (Better Business Bureau), and the BBB says that their company was involuntarily dissolved in August of this year. The quote they provided me was on October... View More
Hello I kind of have a situation I need help with. About a month ago a guy called wanting a estimate for some tree damage to his home. When I got there it was a big job. Very hard to come up with a price . We talked numerous times and met and finally came to a verbal agreement to pay as we go... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2024
For legal matters involving business permits, it's crucial to understand the specific context and timeline of your situation. Your approved permit for changing business type, with consistent zoning, forms the foundation for your business operations.
If you're encountering issues... View More
Soy subcontratista y tengo inconvenientes para cobrar trabajos realizados de construccion.
There was an existing residential landscaped irrigation system in place. The project required additional new irrigation system and alterations to the existing irrigation system. Is the contractor required under Nevada State law to get a permit before making?
I received quotes for a new roof and to have the attic insulated. The contractor first did a detailed survey of the roof and how the house was constructed. When it was time for the contractor to look at the insulation job, I showed the contractor the attic location for largest section of attic. (I... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
First, it depends on whether your contract was a cost-plus or a fixed-price contract. If it was a cost-plus contract, then you are clearly responsible for the additional materials cost.
If it was a fixed-price contract, it depends on the scope of work contained in the contract. If the... View More
In Woodruff Construction LLC v. Henry Herrera et al. (EQCV084907), I filed a counterclaim as a pro se litigant addressing:
Fraudulent Arbitration: Plaintiff altered contracts during arbitration to expand scope and impose unfair financial obligations.
Jurisdictional Defects: Claims... View More
In Woodruff Construction LLC v. Henry Herrera et al. (EQCV084907), I am a pro se litigant facing systemic procedural abuses:
Plaintiff prematurely filed a default judgment, ignoring deadlines set by the court.
Improper service was made on a dissolved LLC and at outdated addresses,... View More
I am a pro se litigant in Woodruff Construction LLC v. Henry Herrera et al. (Case No. EQCV084907), facing systemic procedural abuse. The plaintiff filed a default judgment prematurely, ignoring court-ordered deadlines, served documents improperly on a dissolved LLC and at outdated addresses, and... View More
He isn’t following zoning set back rules. I paid a surveyor to certify my property lines. He hasn’t registered his business with my county. He’s not treating my job as a priority and I’ve caught him with bad workmanship with pic proof. He’s been paid a full deposit of half the cost and in... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2024
You have a written contract, and an attorney should review the contract to make certain you are complying with all your obligations. You should have a zoning inspector come to the property and verify set back requirements are being complied with by the contractor. If there is an issue you should... View More
We have repeatedly asked to send us a bill/invoice for work done but have not received one. Now we can't seem to get a hold of anyone. Any recourse or advice?
answered on Nov 26, 2024
Send a certified letter to the company asking for a bill. Retain the amount of money you believe is owed in a savings account or other account that you are not tempted to use for a minimum of 5 years from the completion of the project. (If you think you might owe $5k, retain $6k, etc., to be on... View More
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