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I am opening a brick and mortar location in CO, with investors lined up. Naturally, they will request some equity in the company.
How can I setup a situation where I end up owning the overall brand, so that several years from now I can open additional locations in other states and/or... View More 
answered on Sep 2, 2022
While this reply is not legal advice specific to your situation, the following generalizations may be useful to anyone opening a business in Colorado under circumstances similar to yours.
Selecting a business structure is a key business decision. Business structures can be changed over the... View More
The paper work for permits took longer then expected, there was a change order, and a deposit was put down from the homeowner. They want to cancel the contract and an itemized list of what was spent.
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answered on Aug 26, 2022
I would start with your original contract. If contains procedure on how to cancel the contract, then you may be able to use that.
If not, then you may wish to sit-down with the homeowner and negotiate a settlement agreement/ termination agreement. In short, you would both be agreeing to... View More
Upon coming to that conclusion, he mentioned a "mean way" and a "nice way" to handle this. As an art gallery, we need to be careful how we move everything, so we need some time. He said the "mean way" would be their having "repossession trucks" come in with a... View More
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answered on Aug 23, 2022
Afternoon,
If you have a landlord threatening to remove items from a commercial space, you need to obtain an attorney right away.
In Colorado, we have the unlawful eviction statue otherwise known as C.R.S. 38-12-510. The statute prevents landlord from evicting tenants without... View More
The service with them has helped i just can't afford it every month and have a standing contract/payment plan with them.
answered on Jun 24, 2022
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could be difficult for an attorney to offer guidance without seeing the contract's terms about termination, cancellation, refunds, penalties, etc. You could reach out to local attorneys to review the... View More
After project completion contractor want to charge extra for changes made during construction to meet code. The agreement states that "Any additions, alterations, or deviation to this proposal involving extra costs, will be executed only upon written orders and will become an additional... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2022
Dear Owner Facing Post-Performance Claim for Extra Contractual Payment: Your question has two areas of focus, the issue of a post-performance claim for Extra Payment and the potential pursuit of indemnity for the extra charges as against your Design Professionals. First, with regard to the issue... View More
My payment is late. I will be able to pay on my payday (in 5 days). They said it will be cancelled on Jan 4.. Can they cancel me before finishing my claim?
answered on Jan 11, 2022
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. As a general matter nationwide, the issue is generally whether the policy was in effect at the time of the accident, barring any special conditions stipulated by the carrier. Carriers can extend grace periods to... View More
The account is now listed as closed, I never made any agreement/payment arrangements w/ creditor after the car was voluntarily repossessed.
answered on Jan 6, 2022
Statutes of limitations vary by state. For example in Mississippi, the statute of limitations on an auto loan deficiency is only one year. Under Colorado Revised Statute 13-80-103.5, the statute of limitations is 6 years. This runs from the date of the last payment. The fact that it is... View More
they have hacked every phone ..on my sixth phone line ..i now have no money no wheels.. they are hidding everything from and everyone has helped them ... she sold and stole a patent of my and now doing it agian ..its all about money investment property ... i never even knew and now they're try... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2021
Scheduling an appointment with a therapist to help you move past your loss. If you've exhausted all other remedies there's nothing left but to let it go. A professional can assist you with that.
I would like a lawyer to explain to me in layman's terms what's really going on with my grandfather's estate and my inheritance
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answered on Aug 6, 2021
Hire a competent CO attorney to look at the documents and give his assessment. You may need to examine the Probate Case File at Court, or at least call the Clerk.
I am in accounting and last week I left a job with a software company to join a hospitality company. A former coworker I used to supervise had asked when I was leaving where I was going. I told him and nothing else was discussed. When I started at my new company he texted me and said he had applied... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2021
The answer to this question depends on the specific language used in your non-compete with regard to the solicitation of employees. If your former employer contends that you violated your agreement, you should reach out to a Colorado employment attorney for a consultation and review of your... View More
She didn't like it and she felt like he was too pushy about it so she signed. what can i do as a parent?
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answered on Apr 26, 2021
A child can not sign an agreement. Depending on the circumstances the contract is void. However this is a contract questions which you should post in the contracts section.
I am purchasing my first home, after signing the purchase agreement we were told that HOA only allows a 4 ft fence. The fence is pretty climb-able and open so I was told we could add chicken wire. This still would not work for us because my 5 yr old special needs child is autistic/wanderer and can... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2021
You may want to make a "reasonable accommodation" request to your HOA, if this is denied you'll need to get an attorney involved.
Can the person that provided the service sue for market value of work completed in the home.
answered on Feb 26, 2021
Question on remedy in light of an anticipatory breach of contract: So long as there was a valid and executed written contract, the remedy for the contractor is twofold:
(a) the value of the percentage of completed work as measured by the contract price (and not the so-called "market... View More
Homeowner is refusing to pay the labor contract for the completed basement. Double standard on only agreeing to pay labor amount for contract limiting profitable margins and now has a livable space that’s worth around 120k. Contract breach amount is 12k and I’m wondering if I can sue for... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2021
You have a right to get paid for the work you did and to enforce your contract. Have you considered recording a mechanic's lien?
I ordered a $3000 computer from Amazon. It was delivered today. I needed to sign for it, so I made sure to be home. An hour ago, I looked outside and it was sitting on my porch. Checking Amazon, it said that I had signed for it, which I had not. Apparently, the delivery person forged my signature.... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2021
The purpose of a civil suit is to recover damages in order to make you whole. You've not articulated any damages.
Do I lean for the market value of the job or just the defaulted contract amount remaining unpaid
Our contract was to rough in and finish plumbing for 2 1/2 baths, kitchen and laundry room. Terms were 50% due at start, 30% due after rough-in inspection and 20% due on completion. The homeowner hired an unlicensed plumber to finish the plumbing draw on the home, and the county passed the... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2021
The real question is are you going to allow this homeowner to breach your contract without consequences? You have a contract, you have the right to enforce the terms of that contract and your expectations of profit therein.
Seen no one since Feb 2020. Paid 75% of contract which is more than itemized completion. Contractor is working on new jobs. He doesn’t contact back when I text or call. I just want to hire someone to complete our house.
answered on Nov 25, 2020
Likely, yes you have a basis to claim that the contractor has breached the contract and demand a return of your payment and damages.
I would love to know if their is a law against having a gun in an apartment complex that is private and has a no gun clause in the lease agreement. Are there any defense for having/using a gun (maybe not even firing it, but just drawing it to protect yourself/property/others in trouble). Would love... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2020
I am not aware of any state laws that prohibit weapons in private residential complexes. That said, I find it highly unlikely given that the 2nd Amendment is a federal constitutional right - subject obvious regulation. There are defenses to having/using a gun but the defenses are very... View More
Time and material cost and possible of it changing was made clear from the start. Order was delayed and arrived wrong (this last monday). Lumber company was willing to except fault for mistake and meet us half way on materials cost increase. Homeowner eminently cancels and whole project and demands... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2020
You ask a lot of great questions. I suspect that you do not owe a full refund and I question the homeowners right to cancel. But, the answers to these questions are found in your contract. I recommend you bring your contract to an attorney to have it reviewed along with your facts and expenses.... View More
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