Your current state is Virginia
This is a 203 K renovation loan. The GC started work in Oct and has already drawn funds 3 times totaling approx 58,000. He has one more draw when he finishes for approx 6,000. I received the notice less than a week ago regular mail. He is supposed to be done June 6 but I don't think he... Read more »
I have to have some work redone and asked for money back and he told me we didn't have a contract
One contractor (construction supervisor) show up only on several occasions, did not supervise subcontractors and did shoddy work. Had to let him go and take over the building permit myself. His partner has been trying to make good but has informed me he probably cannot finish the job. I have... Read more »
answered on Jun 1, 2023
If you feel the partners will not pay and you do not trust them to finish the work, it may be time to complete the work by hiring someone else and consult a lawyer about collecting the completion costs. You would argue the partners have breached the contract and that you are entitled to damages in... Read more »
In checking on this, I've discovered that the contractor has a valid contractors license, but the manager/salesperson (daughter of owner) does not. Does that matter? Is there an additional vulnerability on their part due to this? She managed the entire job, from proposal to execution to... Read more »
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answered on May 31, 2023
In California, there is an implied warranty of habitability that applies to housing, but specific warranty periods for issues like peeling paint may vary. It would be advisable to consult with an attorney who specializes in construction or real estate law to determine the applicable warranty period... Read more »
The rocks didn't have a cover on them. The company said I would need a dash cam to prove the rocks came out of the truck and not off the road. The cars in front of me changed lanes and I'm sure it was raining rocks on them also that's why they switched lanes.
My 26 year old daughter, mother of three girls, 8,6,3, was arrested in San Luis Obispo County, California April 6 for 3 felony counts of PC237 A(A), along with her boyfriend whom she shares the youngest child. I am her mother, and I live and work full-time in Alaska. I hold a Bachelor of Science... Read more »
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answered on May 31, 2023
It is possible that the court's decision to not make available all criminal court hearings to out of state residents via audio feed could be a violation of the First Amendment. The First Amendment protects the right to freedom of speech, which includes the right to attend public hearings. If... Read more »
The lien was filed in Idaho. It is invalid because it was not done under oath, we don’t owe any money, so the amount is incorrect for several reasons, and the contractor never provided the pre lien residential disclosure notice, required by Idaho statute. Can we sue their attorney for malpractice?
My neighbor recently graded and cleared a lot next to my property, and in doing so he also graded approximately 75- 100 feet over the property line onto my property. How do you estimate the damage in a dollar amount and how should I proceed to get a settlement?
answered on Jun 1, 2023
Based on the facts provided, there may be multiple causes of action that would give rise to damages. The amount of damages would be dependent on many factors, including any devaluation of the property. I recommend that you consult with an attorney experienced real property litigation.
He charged me $3,000 and asked for cash I paid it. Then I hired him to install a water line he asked for $5,000 down out of the $8k bid to install. it took him 1yr 8mo to finish I assumed I only owe him $3k but he just sent me an invoice asking for $6k more for the water line and $3k more for the... Read more »
answered on May 28, 2023
You spent $8,000 with a contractor on a verbal agreement? It's worth the paper it is written upon. You should contact your state contractor licensing board, because they may have requirements that contracts over a certain amount are required to be in writing, if the contractor failed to do... Read more »
The windows were bought and installed by Lowes in 2019. We just recently discovered they are all pulling away from our home at the top, allowing daylight, air, wetness in from the outside. You can see mold visibly in some spots. I, myself have had continuous breathing issues to the point that I had... Read more »
answered on May 24, 2023
You indicated that numerous lawyers have told you they cannot be of help. Did they provide the specific reasons, including principles of law and issues of proof, that caused them to decline the matter? That's step number one - to meet with a lawyer (either in person or virtually) to go over... Read more »
The sub-contractor was brought onto the job because he “needed work”. His duty was to rough in all electrical work. We are finding loose wires that are hot, wires that do not go to anything, and overloaded breakers caused by too many lights/receptacles on a circuit. We are now paying another... Read more »
answered on May 24, 2023
Legally, yes you can sue the original electrician for not performing his work in a good and workmanlike manner.
But I would be very skeptical about the electrician having non-exempt assets from which you may be able to collect any judgment based on your statement that “he needed work.”... Read more »
Water leakage, sewer issues, window casings cracking out. All documented emails, pictures and work done so far.
answered on May 24, 2023
Common defendants in such a lawsuit include the builder, the soils engineer, the foundation design engineer, the foundation subcontractor who built the foundation, and the landscape design engineer who designed the landscaping.
It really depends upon what your structural engineer expert... Read more »
In July of 2021 I purchased an old school building from an auction website A farmer owned it and he was aware that it contained alot of asbestos and didn't disclose this information. I was ignorant about asbestos or the dangers of it because the ordeal was before my time. My friend who was... Read more »
We had a home built in Idaho in 2018 and our septic system has failed completely. When digging to find the nature of the failure we discovered that the system was installed illegally without a permit issued. The health department wWeill not help us and now we have to pay to replace the system and... Read more »
by the tree on their side of the fence. It pulled up the cement and tilted one of the posts. I have photos of the damage and the tree. I had lined up someone to come give an estimate. I have email exchanges. The last we left it, she was going to coordinate the cement work with when I had the... Read more »
answered on May 19, 2023
You should refer to California Civil Code Section 841 which addresses homeowner's responsibilities and rights when it comes to fence repair with adjoining neighbors. You could just tell them to pound sand, but that wouldn't be very neighborly. I would suggest explaining what you said... Read more »
Built in 2019, purchased in March 2020. This line was discovered to be 1/2 full during an inspection and the belly existing under the driveway out to the main sewer of 20' belly in a 80' length. There is no way we would have known this upon purchase, and most likely occurred during... Read more »
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Excavators, electricians, masons all have damaged our property- the pool company continues to reference the contract which states they are not responsible for any third party work, can this be possible for them not to take any responsibility?
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answered on May 18, 2023
It is extreme rare for any type of home improvement contract to comply with the NJ Home Improvement Contractor Act and frequently the Statute of Frauds and the Consumer Fraud Act (which provides for triple damages plus attorney fees. A Judge will decide who is responsible. No matter what the... Read more »
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