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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: Is what my rental company doing legal?

The house that my roomates and I recently moved into is sinking into the ground and they are doing active construction on the home while we are living in it. There is orange fencing around the construction area when they are gone but during the day there are construction vehicles that we have to... View More

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answered on Aug 28, 2024

The lease agreement that you signed is going to make a huge difference regarding this circumstance. In Colorado, the legislature has given very few protections to tenants. If you believe that the property is uninhabitable Colorado law would allow you to leave the property without being required to... View More

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Q: Are terms from an unsigned contract enforceable?

Customer placed an order for custom goods per a proposal delivered via email. Customer submitted deposit through electronic invoice. Customer cancelled the order a month later. I was able to stop production and instead of keeping all deposit monies, I promised a partial refund. I have not yet paid... View More

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answered on May 8, 2024

Under the Uniform Commercial Code, if a customer contracts with a merchant to make a special order and the goods cannot be completed a resold in a commercially reasonable manner, you should be entitled to your profit (including reasonable overhead) together with incidental damages, due allowance... View More

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Q: I hired a shop to restore a classic Mustang - they have been paid 120K and won't finish the job? What is my recourse?

With the last payment of 10 K, I told the shop owner that this is the last check, that if there is any balance, I would pay that when I pick the car up Originally, the owner of this shop told me the restoration would be between 70k and 100k- Were now over 135k (i've paid for parts) I... View More

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answered on May 3, 2024

Reach out to an attorney. Unfortunately, car shops are not famous for their use of clear service contracts. If you agreed upon a price you may be able to enforce it. More likely, you agreed to pay an hourly rate. Either way, you may need to consider taking the car back and taking it somewhere else.

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Q: What happens if a elected school board official doesn’t take the oath of office in time?

A newly elect member of the Widefield School District Three board in Widefield Colorado Springs was not sworn in within 10 days of being elected per district code

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answered on Apr 5, 2024

If an elected school board official fails to take the oath of office within the required timeframe (in this case, 10 days after being elected as per the Widefield School District Three code), the consequences may vary depending on the specific district's policies and state laws. However, here... View More

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Q: Am I completely within my right to break my lease agreement?

I am currently under a 12 month lease agreement with a landlord as a roommate in a house. In the contract, there is no termination clause. Recently, due to a hostile living environment and a negligent landlord, an early lease agreement was typed up. Our landlord has threatened to evict us on... View More

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answered on Mar 31, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it seems that you may have grounds to terminate your lease agreement early due to the hostile living environment and your landlord's negligent behavior. However, the specific laws and regulations regarding lease termination can vary by state and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Business Law and Estate Planning for Colorado on
Q: I inherited McDonald's I know for a fact I'm on the last owners will that I get all the money and company. Can you help

I'm the owner of McDonald's and the will was never brought to any ones attention that I Mitchell Jensen or Mitchell Rio own and did inherit all of McDonald's. I picked up the bank account as soon as I started owning McDonald's

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answered on Mar 18, 2024

If you believe you have inherited ownership of McDonald's through a will, it is essential to first verify the authenticity and legal standing of the document. You should consult with an attorney experienced in estate law and corporate ownership structures to assess the will's validity and... View More

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Q: I wrote out a painting bid proposal sheet and gave an estimate for work.to.be preformed. The bid asked for half pay

To start upon acceptance of bid. They called my business associate and said they accepted the proposal he then went down and got a check from the bank that wrote and signed the proposal for. He took the money and for the wro.g equipment for the job and pelht the rest of his money towards his... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2024

When a bid for a painting job is accepted and payment is made, the expectation is that the funds will be used as agreed upon - to cover expenses related to the job, such as purchasing the right equipment and materials necessary to complete the work. Misappropriating these funds, especially for... View More

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Q: I wrote out a painting bid proposal sheet and gave an estimate for work.to.be preformed. The bid asked for half pay

To start upon acceptance of bid. They called my business associate and said they accepted the proposal he then went down and got a check from the bank that wrote and signed the proposal for. He took the money and for the wro.g equipment for the job and pelht the rest of his money towards his... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2024

In the situation you've described, where a business associate accepted a payment on behalf of your business for a painting job and then misused those funds, several legal and ethical issues are at play. Once a bid is accepted and a payment is made, the funds should be used as agreed upon in... View More

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Q: I have joint ownership of a small commercial building with my brother. Looking to seperate management and finances.

We are both 50% owners and it is under his management but I want to manage and own my half of the building and it's income. I'm not sure if there just gets too 'messy' and it is advised to simply sell a property instead, in a situation like this. Thank you.

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answered on Feb 27, 2024

You most likely need a contract describing the relationship. In the alternative, you can potentially do a partition action to sell the entire thing. It just depends on what you would like to do, what the other party is willing to do, and so on. Either way, I would contact an attorney to discuss... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law and Contracts for Colorado on
Q: Door install still not finished and I have not paid fully. Can I never pay?

Door & Window install has been a bit of a nightmare. They have been terrible at communication. I paid a deposit on the job (~$2k) and still owe them the rest (~$4.5k). There are multiple issues with the door install that have not been fixed. They started in May 2023. Last I heard was maybe 2... View More

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answered on Jan 21, 2024

You make a fair point - if a contractor does not complete the work properly or to your reasonable satisfaction, they should not necessarily be entitled to full payment. Legally, you have a few options:

1) Set a deadline/ultimatum for them to fix the outstanding issues by a set date in a...
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Q: We bought a mattress set from a mattress store, they when through credit to make payments, now they say we owe...

...the remainder before delivery, even though we set it up for payments. So we asked for our 2k that we put down back, and they said no, they get to keep it because they had to order the bed, there is nothing in the paper work that says they can do that. What can we do to get our money back.

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answered on Jan 18, 2024

In this situation, the first step is to review all paperwork and agreements related to the purchase and financing of the mattress set. Look for any terms about down payments, cancellations, refunds, and delivery conditions. Understanding the exact terms of your agreement is crucial.

If the...
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Q: I have a storage in colorado. The owner hired other tenants to move and clean it out after I was 1 day over my move out

He didn't not file an lien. He is charging me 500 for tbe labor also he allowed them to enter my other storage to put items out of the first storage. With out my consent or knowledge.

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answered on Nov 24, 2023

It's important to review the terms of your storage unit rental agreement to understand your rights and the owner's obligations in this situation. Storage facility agreements usually outline procedures for late move-outs, fees, and handling of items left in the unit.

If the owner...
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Q: I need to know if the owner of my storage unit can charge me 500.00 for having other tenets clean out my storage after

I was 1 day over my move out day. He allowed them to access my other storage to put some of my items in it.

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answered on Nov 24, 2023

In Colorado, the rules regarding storage unit fees and access are typically governed by the lease agreement you signed with the storage facility. It's crucial to review this agreement to understand your rights and the owner's rights in situations like being overdue on moving out.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Banking, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Is it legal for my bf to say I have to be his gf to continue the support I'm accustomed to?

I received the money in my accounts by regular transfers.

At no time has he stated or written that I have to stay his gf to pay me. Now he writes I have to be his gf to be paid. There is evidence he cheated.

I had said before the argument that I would let him off the hook once I... View More

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answered on Oct 2, 2024

I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. Generally, financial support in a personal relationship without a formal agreement can be complicated. If he initially provided support without conditions, changing the terms suddenly may not be enforceable legally, especially if... View More

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Q: I'm disputing an overcharged bill for hail damage on car rental. I have proof by pictures i took. What can I do?

Car rental for minor hail damage. They are grossly over charging me. Their pics they took are really bad. I took pics at the same moment I returned it. I also paid $1,000 on that same day that they have not shown on any paperwork. I have requested but they won't show it was deducted off of... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2024

To resolve this situation, gather all of the evidence you have, including the clear photos you took at the time of returning the car, any written communications with the rental company, and the proof of your $1,000 payment. Ensure your documentation clearly shows the discrepancy between the rental... View More

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Q: Just bought a used moped from a dealership and ut stopped working after 1 day of use, can I get a refund?

Just bought the moped used and I paid through venmo, it is not a registered moped and it worked when I bought it, shortly after it broke down within two hours of riding. The dealer said it was an easy fix and said he could fix it for free because it was just an engine cap issue. I tried contacting... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

It sounds like you’re in a difficult situation with this moped. Since the dealer blocked your number and the moped broke down almost immediately after purchase, you might have grounds to request a refund or take further action, but it could be tricky.

First, check if the dealership...
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Q: Our property management company will not give us detailed receipts, they say we are on the verge of bankruptcy

We have absolutely no idea where all the money is going. There are 16 families, nothing is ever repaired, grounds are a mess, etc.

How can we go about requesting detailed receipts for everything?

Our bylaws and covenants have never been enforced either.

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answered on May 9, 2024

Hire an accounting firm to do an audit.

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Q: What are the rules of civil court about Your attorney being your live in boyfriend.? Can the case get thrown out ..

I'm pretty sure they have been working on setting up this case up before it even went to the courts.Things and questions the plaintiff started asking and having me do seemed weird too at the time.I just found out that he is her attorney.They hv been putting his law firm name instead of his... View More

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answered on Feb 14, 2024

Based on your facts, no ethical rules are violated. You probably need to look at the law dealing with whatever cause of action is involved, but first you have to have standing. Intervenors get thrown out all the time.

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Q: I am considering filing in small claims court but am not sure if I will be awarded payment. Can you help me?

My artwork was accepted into a gallery show. While it was in the custody of the gallery, a fire occurred and my artwork was destroyed. It had been for sale in the show for around $1500. The gallery owner says I didn't pick it up on the end date of the show and therefore her insurance... View More

Tim Akpinar
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answered on Jan 24, 2024

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for the destruction of your artwork. If you reached out to attorneys, they would probably tell you that they need to review all the terms and conditions between you and the gallery. Beyond that, it... View More

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Q: Waiting more than 3 months to get my deposit back
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answered on Nov 21, 2023

In Colorado, landlords are required to return security deposits to tenants within 30 days after the termination of the tenancy. If the landlord fails to return the security deposit within this timeframe, the tenant may be entitled to additional compensation.

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