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In July of this year, we unknowingly hired a SPECIALTY licensed contractor to perform renovation work in our home.I asked the contractor if he was licensed and insured and he said yes. He did not clarify that he only had a specialty license and could only perform work in that scope. Speciality... View More 
A few years ago, we looked for property in WA. Our realtor asked different builders she knew to accompany us on viewings to help weed out poor choices, with the possibility of being chosen as our builder. No one charged us. Then two and a half years later, we are asked to pay an invoice which only... View More
I'm in Arizona and I hired a small company to "assemble a new carport" which was an I-Beam steel construction "kit". I gave the company owner the engineering plans for him to review a year prior to his company actually doing the work. He sent me an Invoice for the amount... View More
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
It sounds like you are dealing with a situation where someone refused to pay after a service was completed. In situations like this, the key is to gather all the necessary documentation and evidence. Make sure you have written agreements, communications, and proof of the work completed. This... View More
The current ordinance clearly states that single family dwellings do not fall under the sidewalk ordinance that discusses sidewalk requirements.
I’m the second owner of a Clayton Modular Home. My story start a few years ago. I notice my refrigerator was leaning against my cabinets. I go to my basement and removed the ceiling tiles and determine the joist boards are not supported per code. They were only nailed into the girder board.... View More
A contractor is threatening to file a lien on my property? They didnt finish the job, I paid them $10,000 of $13,000 in good faith. I have a missing bed, and 6 missing boxes with purses and other items well over $3,000. They also damaged some items, What should i do to fight this?
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answered on Aug 21, 2024
First, gather all the documentation related to the job, including the contract, receipts, and any communication with the contractor. This evidence will be crucial if you need to dispute the lien or take legal action. Make sure to take detailed photos of the incomplete work, any damages, and the... View More
I have an insurance rebuild. Contractor hasn't fully paid builder because of incomplete work/contract and failed inspections. Builder is threatening a lien.
My husband is a contractor. Has been for a long time. Has the proper insurance, licensure, ect. He had a written contract with a repeat client of his. He did a full remodel of 2 bedrooms in client's trailer. All the total materials and labor cost estimate was around $4,000. The job is now... View More
I have an insurance rebuild. Contractor hasn't fully paid builder because of incomplete work/contract and failed inspections. Builder is threatening a lien.
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Hello, I bought a brand new house in 2021 (Alberta, Canada) and in the inspection it showed that there was a leak inside the furnace, the builders said they had it fixed before possession date. I had another inspection done recently and found out the leak was never fixed, in fact the puddle was... View More
My father had solar panels installed on his home in NM and when gathering the info for the tax credits I noticed differences in the information listed on the electrical and general building permits, installer contracts and loan financing documents regarding the solar panel model numbers, the actual... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2024
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to speak with a local attorney or an official from the buildings department, one issue that could possibly arise from the standpoint of insurance is whether there are inconsistencies in... View More
I paid a contractor 100% upfront. It's been 8 months and they have not done anything. Now I received notice they filed for bankruptcy. Upon further investigation, they have close to 200 creditors, less than $1M in assets and owe $10M. How can I either get them to do the work or give me my... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2024
Construction payments are trust funds if they are made to a contractor under a construction contract for the improvement of real property in Texas. The contractor is a trustee of those funds until they are earned as provided by the contract and paid or disbursed from the construction account. As... View More
We rent an apartment with an attached garage at Alborada Apartments. The property manager gave us short notice (<6 days) that they're converting our garage into an ADU in a few days. We question the legality and appropriateness of this notice, as we never received prior communication. The... View More
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answered on Aug 17, 2024
You have valid concerns about the short notice your landlord provided for the garage conversion. Under California law, landlords must give tenants "reasonable notice" for major changes like this, especially if it affects your use of the property. Six days' notice may not meet the... View More
bought home through FHA/penny mac last sept.FHA had there inspector and I paid for my own as well and both came back and stated no structural damage to home. FHA would never have approved this home if the inspectors told the truth. the walls have detached from house cracks along walls ceiling... View More
Entered into an agreement with general contractor (GC) to re-plumb my house. Job was completed to my satisfaction by a sub-contractor. The GC has been paid in full. GC refuses to pay remaining balance owed to the sub ~ $9k because he has other issues with this sub on other jobs. Both sides have... View More
contractor lost license due to nonpayment by company with a contract with to do work but they kept adding additional work all information is in the correspondence on email including a promise of payment not for filled and the person who promised stopped working there questionably as i the... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
In your situation, several legal avenues could help you recover the unpaid amounts due to you, despite losing your contractor's license. Under Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 444-22, a contractor may still have rights to collect payments for work completed before losing their license,... View More
Even finish the job for the bill they sent too but when Covid came it went past the time me and my Dad could sue for the work not done. Then they sent in a bill they definitely forged his signature on. I promise I can absolutely prove it.
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