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The building I live in is 9 stories tall and has two stairwells at each end of the building. There is one elevator that is very slow and breaks down every few months or so for a couple days at a time, and is operated by key fabs that have also malfunctioned. There is construction starting in our... View More 
answered on Oct 6, 2024
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. This may be something that fire marshals or other local officials involved in fire protection & public safety would have the most insight into. Good luck
answered on Oct 3, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. From the brief post, it isn't clear if you are the client building owner or a subcontractor. In either event, more information will be needed - reviewing the contract, specs, work performed to date,... View More
They hired a sub contractor to do the work 2 or 3 years ago and in June the my sub pump pipe was severed and flooded my home with all wood flooring. It back up into the home on June 16th 2024. There was a rep from GPC at my house with my plumber and stated that was the work of their under ground... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2024
It isn't clear exactly how the parties are related to you here. However, generally you can send a demand letter setting forth your request for compensation. If that doesn't get a response, you may need to file a legal action for the damages. Keep in mind that some of the statute of... View More
Laws, ordinances, or policies adopted by a city, county, or local government within Alabama that define specific times that construction work can be performed.
answered on Oct 11, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Until you're able to speak with a local attorney, those issues sometimes fall under noise abatement. They're often regulated regionally by city or town codes. You could check with local environmental... View More
I hired a Tile installer to redo a shower. I noticed they started cutting corners and were wanting to charge more for the job after they started. Eventually, before I could stop the work, they quickly progressed to try and finish and charge. However, I instructed them to install the restroom... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2024
Generally, contractors like this are not employees but rather independent contractors. The key difference between an employee and an independent contractor concerns control over the work. An independent contractor controls the manner, means, methods, and details of his work. Conversely, you... View More
I had to get a certified electrician to do the job which I did, I explained that this is a business that I am trying to set up and I really need the light quickly and he assured me that if I hired him with in a week I would get the light, I was excited and hired him, he drew up the application and... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2024
I am sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, these situations occur often with contractors. Florida law provides that you must provide the contractor with notice pursuant to the Chapter 558 process when there is a construction defect claim. Thereafter, the contractor is on notice of the issues and has... View More
I hired a contractor to work on my house to perform an addition and remodeling (about 900 SF). We discovered so many problems after the work was about to finish. I have reported the contractor to the CSLB which brought an expert who evaluated the work and wrote a report about most of the damage.... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2024
What you describe is not the typical type of case that most attorneys will take on a contingency basis (at least from my experience). For something like this, I would charge an hourly rate to serve a demand letter and/or litigate the matter and whatever is recovered at the end would be yours.... View More
The original contract for this client has already been completed. My client changed their mind on which type of pool they wanted after it was already installed. I obliged to change the pool out and ordered the new kit and took down the original. I had to push them to the back of my work log due to... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You have no control over whether or not they choose to sue. Hopefully they won't. But you can take certain steps to make your defense easier and your position stronger should they decide to. Gather all your... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
Yes, a homeowner can sue you for poor work even after the warranty period has expired, depending on the circumstances. If the work was done negligently or did not meet the standards agreed upon in the contract, the homeowner might still have grounds to file a lawsuit. The key issue is whether there... 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
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
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
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
A Sherriff Officer arrested a 79 year old US Navy Veteran Property Owner on his property of 17 years; without investigating witnesses at the scene, denying the Property Owner's attempt to provide relevant documentation or oral defense; and did not say why he was being arrested. Then brutally... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
To file a Motion to Dismiss based on defective probable cause, you should begin by thoroughly documenting all the details of the arrest, including any witnesses, lack of investigation, and the denial of your attempt to provide evidence. Gather all relevant documentation, such as property records... View More
This litigation is going on for four years and the opposing party is not making any offers. We already had two mediation meetings and I have spent a significant amount of money.
Is it necessary in trial preparation that my attorney takes deposition of the subcontractors if I am not suing... View More
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answered on Aug 9, 2024
In your situation, deposing the subcontractors can be a strategic move, even if you are not suing them directly. Their testimonies might provide valuable insights into the construction defects and help establish the main contractor's liability. This could be especially important if the... View More
I am in a construction litigation, and I hired a construction expert to do a report on cost of repairs.
After that I hired an attorney to represent me in this Construction defect case.
Now my attorney calls my expert to ask him questions without my knowing or consent.
What... View More
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answered on Aug 9, 2024
In construction litigation, communication between your attorney and your expert witness is generally expected as part of preparing your case. However, your attorney should ideally keep you informed about significant discussions, especially if those discussions could impact your strategy or... View More
We filed a lien a customer. The property owner has let us know that customer was their tenant and have asked us to release them from the lien. The customer has now filed bankruptcy and I just filed a claim with that court. Can I release the property owner from the lien and still keep the lien... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2024
Additional information is required in order to properly answer this question. Is this a residential or commercial property? Is the lease a ground lease? Did the landlord consent to the work you performed? What is the status of tenant's leasehold interest in the property? Is the tenant... View More
The builder is trying to force me to sign off on the repairs before we close tomorrow. She specifically said we cannot close until I sign off on the repairs. I feel like I’m being forced to sign off on this because they have my $25,000 in earnest money. What can I do?
answered on Jul 30, 2024
You can so "no" and refuse to "sign off" on the repairs. You can tell the builder in writing that you are prepared to close on the agreed date but that you do not accept the repairs as having been completed in a good and workmanlike manner and that you are not waiving any right... View More
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