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Q: Our sales contract sets closing on a specific date. If the buyer fails to have lender’s approval, does the contract end?

Buyer failed to secure financing because of a delayed appraisal process. Does AL law mandate a grace period after the set contract closing date?

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jun 19, 2019

No. The parties can do whatever they decide to do.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Civil Rights for Alabama on
Q: A ex friend has a fourwheeler of mine that he agreed to make payments can I get it back?

I wrote up a contract stating terms and conditions payment date and total amount owed we both signed but had no witness or notary is this contract legal and how can I get my fourwheeler back since we are no longer friends and I have someone willing to get it out of my name and in theirs.

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on May 29, 2019

It appears the contract is legal which means you can enforce it in an Alabama court.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Alabama on
Q: I hired a roofing co to handle an insurance claim, they didn't do everything on contract that I'm being charged for.

Well known roofing company was hired to replace roof and vinyl siding, I signed a contract that they was gonna do everything to insurance scoop, but it wasn't. They short cut on the vinyl, already had to do major redo on roof, roof still not right, and damages to gutters. At this point... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 24, 2019

You should be talking to your insurance company about this.

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Q: Called survey company to drive 48 miles to survey 15 acres

Was told $300-600-they did it now they say their notes from phone call state $3000 I sent two older surveys via email and he states courthouse research,travel and time in field $3000-any recourse for me

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 24, 2019

The difference between what you say you were told and what they say you were told is well with hiring a lawyer to read all related documents and advise you if you have a valid case.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Alabama on
Q: Roommate violating lease giving keys out, lets others stay without her being there,wont lock door apt mgmt doing nothing

Our leases are individual for each bedroom. Ive asked mgmt to do something like get her to move to other apt. She tried to get her boyfriends dog to attack me and her boyfriend followed me into elevator and threatened me to stop complaining about her. Apt mgmt advised me that I would have to sit... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 17, 2019

IMO, the best thing you can do is to find some way to bury the hatchet with your roommate--because the landlord probably does not care who stays where as long as they pay their rent on time. No online lawyer can help you either.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Civil Litigation for Alabama on
Q: i had a friend put parts on my used truck. we agreed to an amount. the problem came up about installments and times

i wasnt satisfied with work. his timeframe and damage he left

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 10, 2019

If the scope of work/payment conditions were reduced to writing, you could raise the issue that the work was not performed according to the terms agreed upon. If the job was handled more or less over a handshake, that could present some challenges in terms of reaching a fair and efficient... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Alabama on
Q: Can a contract be binding if on party dies before any money changes hands. A purchase agreement,

Purchase agreement with Alzheimer medicated person

Person died before it closeo

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 1, 2019

Are you sure this is a serious legal question? How would a dead person be forced to perform a contract if they cannot respond to an attempt to enforce it? Unless you wait until the decedent's family opens a probate case and then file a claim against the estate you are wasting your time.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Alabama on
Q: I am purchasing a house and need to buy out of my lease. My buyout clause is very confusing.

In the last paragraph under a heading of Special Provisions it states: " your right to buy out (check one) is () is not (x) limited to a particular fact situation. If limited, buyout may be exercised if only the following facts (see below) occur and any described documents are provided to us.... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 1, 2019

Instead of asking lawyers to advise you on important terms of a contract they have never seen, you should start by asking the landlord what happens when you want to leave early.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Divorce and Probate for Alabama on
Q: Is there an attorney that can help financially? The house is supposed to be paid for and is in a nice neighborhood.
Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Mar 18, 2019

Hello, please clarify your question.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law, Family Law and Contracts for Alabama on
Q: Good morning. I was divorced in 2013 our house in was supposed to be sold and monies split. Can I take him to court?

It was to be sold within a reasonable time period. He refuses to respond to any requests. It's in our divorce decree, I am having financial problems. I never got a walk through, he still has some of my property. I only want what is written.

Shane Michael Oncale
Shane Michael Oncale
answered on Mar 18, 2019

Yes. If your ex spouse has failed to follow a provision in your Divorce Decree you can file a petition seeking to have him held in contempt. If successful a finding of contempt will force him to do what he has not done and may entitle you to attorney fees as well. You should get with an attorney... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: What are the Alabama laws on support of a disabled child over age 19
Shane Michael Oncale
Shane Michael Oncale
answered on Jan 21, 2019

Alabama case law provides that child support can be continued if the child is found to have a permanent or ongoing disability. Child support is generally calculated the same as it is for minor children but many parents choose to utilize a Special Needs Trust to insure that the money does not count... View More

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Q: I hired a dock building company to do some work.

They were paid in advance three months ago, they keep putting off the work and have offered the money back. I dont want the money I need the work done what are my options

Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
answered on Nov 14, 2018

Do you have a contract with them? What does the contract say? Who wrote the document that sets out the contract? Those are important questions for starters. The big picture view is this: if they don't want to perform, why would you want to make them? There may be a good answer here. You would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Alabama on
Q: Legal Options for Co-ownership of mortgaged property.

Myself, brother, and his best friend decided to buy a house together. My brothers best friend obtained a VA loan and he bought a house. We agreed to share all costs in purchasing house and share ownership. However we have closed on the house and paid the first month mortgage and he is now claiming... View More

Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
answered on Nov 5, 2018

If I understand that person who actually bought the house is the person who was eligible for a VA loan and then that person used the proceeds of that loan to buy the house. THe other two attempted to enter into some side deal that would give you ownership of the house. I assume that no one took the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Alabama on
Q: I am working for a EMS company currently. The company I’m working for now purchased my tuition contract from my previous

I am working for a EMS company currently. The company I’m working for now purchased my tuition contract from my previous employer so I could work for my current employer. My tuition contract is $12,825. I have to stay at the company for 3 years to fulfill my contract. If I resign they will sue me... View More

Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
answered on Oct 8, 2018

You need to take the contract to an attorney and have him review it. Finding "loopholes" is not as easy as your changing your mind about your career path. Get some legal help here.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation and Landlord - Tenant for Alabama on
Q: I was not notified in writing by LL and now he is stating that if I stay beyond 9/30/18 rent will be 3 times the monthly

I'm on a month to month and do plan to be out no later than Oct 13th but dont want to be battling him in court and want my security deposit back. However he sent in a text message that 9/30/18 would be my last month.

Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
answered on Sep 20, 2018

The landlord may not terminate your tenancy via text message.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Alabama on
Q: I am on q month to month lease and my LL sent me a text on 8/23/18 stating that Sept would be my last month.

That's all the text said. So I asked is October 1 day I have to be moved. He responded yes. I did ask for something in writing never received. Then I received another text stating that if I stayed past 9/30/18 rent would be 3 times monthly amount $2670.00. Is this legal? I would understand a... View More

Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
answered on Sep 19, 2018

I assume this is an Alabama question. No. he must terminate your tenancy in writing and serve that on you.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Alabama on
Q: Is it required in the State of Alabama that everyone over the age of 19 MUST sign a rental agreement?
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
answered on Sep 18, 2018

There is no such legal requirement.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Alabama on
Q: Wht do I do? Alabama, student moving into an apartment in (3) days. Leased apt not like the model shown. It's a dump!

Water damage, stained ceiling, mold, dirty air vents, exposed wires, broken tiles, torn wall paper, chipped tile, missing cover plates, an unsecured door lock. reeks of smoke/weed, no shower head, dirty kitchen cabinets...

Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
answered on Aug 15, 2018

Go back to the landlord and tell him that you will not move in until the defects are fixed. You might need to hire an attorney in the county where the apartment is located.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Alabama on
Q: Inspection contigency of home buying contract

I'm under contract for a house and after inspection we recieved an estimate for some minor structural issues, and the seller is refusing to give credit for those and giving us 2 options:

1-let him fix the issues

2-reject option 1 and hes holding the earnest money.

Are... View More

Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
answered on Aug 2, 2018

Because I don't know what your contract for sale says, there is no way I can answer your question. The contract should set out that if the inspection reveals issues that should be repaired that you can get out of the deal and get your earnest money. But.... I don't know what the contract... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Consumer Law for Alabama on
Q: Can I cancel or rescind a timeshare sampler purchased 3 days ago?

Purchased a sampler 3 days ago and on contract it does say no right to rescind, however this morning as I was looking through the offering in detail we realized that we would only be given access to a few properties in a few locations, not access to the vast inventory as we were told in... View More

Michael Hales
Michael Hales
answered on Jul 10, 2018

My recollection is that sample packages do not have the typical recession rights as a true timeshare purchase. That being said, you may still have some options if you'd like to get an attorney involved and depending on how the purchase was structured.

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