I work in construction and we're required to meet at the shop to pick up coworkers and drive to the job site in a company vehicle. At what point do we start getting paid for travel time?

I completed work on a house in June 2024 following all code requirements. However, I'm being sued by the homeowner who claims I didn't do the work correctly. The court ruled against me by default judgment without my knowledge, as they accepted the opposing attorney's attempts to... View More

I'm seeking guidance on how to contest a preliminary mechanics lien that a contractor filed against my property for $12,000. The contractor was referred by an acquaintance last May, and recently, he moved a camper - damaging it in the process - and removed many trees from my property despite... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 2, 2025

You will have to file suit against the contractor to quiet title. Lack of documents is detrimental to his case, not your case.

Non supportive wall between garage slab between crawl space was leaning and was supposed to be fixed. We are now having the whole wall fixed because it was not fixed. There was supposed to be a shut off valve put in on the hot water heater that was not put on

James Blount Griffin
answered on Mar 31, 2025

To win a breach of contract case, you need to be able to prove that the contractor violated either a specific clause of the contract or a warranty, express or implied. Next, you need to look at the contract and see if there is an arbitration clause, which would mean that if you claim breach of... View More

I sold a house in the middle of renovation to another investor last year. Before selling, I informed the contractor to cease all work, and they verbally confirmed that no money was owed. We had a draw payment schedule in the original contract, but no formal agreement to stop the work, only verbal... View More

I've drafted a 5-page marketing retainer agreement for a construction client and need a business law attorney to review it for compliance with Delaware law. The agreement needs a full review and any necessary tweaks to ensure it is legally sound and complies with all relevant legal standards.... View More

I am involved in a class action lawsuit against the builder as the second owner of my house. The lawyer mentioned that the distribution of any settlement would be 80% to the first owner and 20% to me as the second owner. Am I entitled to a larger percentage, and what factors might influence this... View More

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George W. Wolff
answered on Mar 28, 2025

Yes, possibly.

If the same lawyer is representing both the new and old owner he may have a conflict of interest and should not be deciding how much you should get!!

If that is the case, you should immediately seek independent legal advice from a separate construction attorney !!!!!!!

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I work as a full-time salaried employee for a large construction company in Florida. The contract between my employer and the project owner was terminated with cause before completion, and they are headed to arbitration. Currently, they do not have a project for me to work on, and although... View More

I want to know if I can sue my builder for damages from a faulty roof construction on my 5-year-old home. The roof had incorrect underlayment installed for a metal roof, leading to rotted wood and ceiling water damage in two locations. The warranty states 1 year for cosmetic issues and 7 years for... View More

I fell into a trench on a construction site where underground wiring work was being done, and an exposed rebar punctured my left leg. There were no warning signs, barriers, or ropes around the trench. The rebar pierced my left knee, went in about 4-5 inches, and hit my superficial femoral artery. I... View More

I received a Notice to Owner from Maschmeyer Concrete of Florida, but I haven't had any work done on my new construction house or plan to. I bought the house in August 2023, and there hasn't been any communication with the company. I confirmed the address on the notice matches my home.... View More

I hired a licensed and bonded contractor less than a year ago, but he did not pull the required permits as stated in our contract. He also refuses to honor the year warranty for his work despite multiple issues. There is a shower pan leak on the second floor causing damage to the first floor and... View More

My in-laws paid to have a cabin built on my property, but there was no written agreement regarding its ownership. My name is on the building permits, and my in-laws did not specify any conditions about ownership when they paid for the construction. Do I have rights to the cabin?

I hired a contractor to install a fence, and I paid a $1600 deposit. However, the city does not allow the fence in the location agreed upon in the contract. I spoke with the contractor and asked for a refund of my deposit. What should I do next, and how can I ensure I get my deposit back?

I have filed a lawsuit in civil court against my neighbors and the construction company responsible for a wall that collapsed into my home. They are encroaching on my property with the new wall, and I am looking to add the city of Los Angeles to the lawsuit. The city is ignoring the violations and... View More

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answered on Mar 19, 2025

Finding the right attorney for your case can be challenging, but there are ways to connect with someone who understands property disputes and municipal liability. Start by reaching out to local bar associations, such as the Los Angeles County Bar Association, which offers lawyer referral services.... View More

I am a renter and my home experienced flooding three times due to a nearby construction site, with the incidents occurring in September 2024, February 12th, and most recently on March 16th. The February incident was particularly damaging. I have not yet spoken to the construction company but have... View More

Kent Bailey
answered on Mar 17, 2025

From the facts asserted, I would recommend a real estate attorney with knowledge of both landlord/tenant and construction law. It appears that your damages are caused by the conduct of the construction company who would, for all intents and purposes, be the liable party for failing to adequately... View More

I hired an LLC to build a fence for us through a friend of a friend, and we agreed verbally on the construction terms. We paid $3,000 in cash for labor, and we have material receipts totaling $2,300, with one receipt paid in cash and the other by credit card. The contractor promised the fence would... View More

Kent Bailey
answered on Mar 14, 2025

I can't say with certainty without all of the facts that you have a "solid" claim against the contractor, but if you paid for a fence, and two months later the fence fell down due to faulty construction then more than likely you do have a claim. Oral agreements are enforceable in... View More

I contracted a builder for my new home, and after a year, I received a cost estimate that was $250,000 over what I could afford, leading me to terminate the agreement. Three months later, I received an email from the builder's billing department about an additional $20,000 charge they recently... View More

In the state of Virginia, an unlicensed contractor took $18,800 from me for home repair work, leaving $1,500 worth of work unfinished despite having written agreements specifying what was to be done. After contacting the contractor about a hole left in the outside of my house that was part of the... View More

I signed a pool construction contract with Presidential Pools in Orlando, FL, in October 2024. They initially promised permits in 6-8 weeks and completion by April, but there's been no progress or communication. I've discovered the business is being sold, and their reviews have declined.... View More