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I hired an electrician to complete the electrical work for a new two-story garage. However, the work has been incomplete for over a year, and he does not respond to texts or voicemails. Upon investigation, I discovered he never held a valid license in Maine and had lied about his qualifications. I... View More 
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s a frustrating and disappointing experience, especially when you trusted someone to do a major job on your property. In Maine, electrical work must be done by a licensed professional, and hiring someone who misrepresented their qualifications can open the door to legal consequences for... View More
On November 26, 2021, my business partner and I signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement for a property in Kennebunk, ME. Our offer was initially backup, but after signing a backup addendum, we were put in the primary position to purchase the property. However, the selling agent later claimed we were... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
It seems you have a valid case to seek compensation, but the outcome will depend on several factors. While the Maine Real Estate Commission ruled in your favor, their decision likely focuses on the agent's conduct rather than financial restitution. This means that the ruling alone may not... View More
I sold my share in a multi-member LLC business in Maine, which I started with an investment of $7,500. I sold my part for less than $5,000, and I owned the business for less than 2 years. I didn't receive any other compensation or benefits, and there were no outstanding debts or liabilities... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
You should discuss this with an accountant because there may be other information needed to answer. But it sounds like you would want to include it as a loss on your tax return.
I had a solar company perform a site survey, design, and installation, plus an electrical post-inspection. Two months later, I noticed my dining room ceiling is caving and will likely continue, as they installed the system above an almost flat roof. I discovered my signature was forged in DocuSign... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2025
You're facing a serious issue with both property damage and potential fraud. Document forgery is a criminal offense, and you should consider filing a police report about the forged signatures, as well as reporting this to your state's consumer protection agency and contractor licensing... View More
I am selling my part of a multi-member LLC to another person in Maine. We have drafted a buy-sell agreement for the transaction, but it has not been reviewed by an attorney. All members of the LLC have agreed to the sale. Since this is my first time handling such a transaction, I would like to know... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2025
The paperwork for change in the membership in the LLC is kept with the LLC, and not filed with the state. The LLC will need to file an Annual Report with the Maine Secretary of State by June, and that should reflect the change in the membership.
As part of the buyout, you will sign a... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
In Maine, as in many jurisdictions, the preparation and negotiation of contracts are activities that generally require legal expertise. Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) regulations typically prohibit nonlawyers from engaging in activities that constitute the practice of law, which can include... View More
Back then we said we will have the business and the building 50-50. We spend a lot of money to make it restaurant because was offices and the top floor we made it apartment with bathroom and everything. She never paid a penny before we got married she just get the loan on her name before and... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2020
Yes, you have an equitable interest in the property and should be compensated.
Me and several others have donated upwards of 10 grand into a local event site. We have provided materials and volunteer labor to build buildings on the the property. The owner had acquired a drug problem and given up on managing the site and business. When offers to take over came forward, he... View More
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