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I'm a vendor for a painting company that handles interior painting for apartments when tenants move out. We have an outstanding balance of $37,310 with a property located at 370 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.
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answered on Oct 10, 2024
Hire a competent GA attorney to draft and record a Materialman's Lien against the property. You also may consider suing the entity you contracted with for the debt owing. Hopefully the actual owner contracted with you. It is doubtful you will be made whole due to the expenses involved in... View More
WE have an insurance claim and our contractor's estimate is far off from the adjuster's, and what the insurance company is willing to pay. The contract states that if it is cancelled 3 days from execution then we owe %1500.00. In this instance. What does "execution" mean?... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The term execution usually means to complete the formation of the contract by having necessary parties sign. But the term is also used loosely, so that some may argue that it involves carrying out the obligations. It... View More
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
Under Georgia law, specifically § 43-14-8, HVAC contractors are subject to certain licensing requirements. While this statute outlines the general requirements and standards for HVAC contractors, it does not explicitly state that contractors must list the company name they work for on their... View More
We have filed a lien on part of the amount we are owed. We want to file a second lien to include the full balance owed. My question is should the amount of the second lien be the grand total owed or the total minus the first lien previously filed?
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answered on Sep 26, 2023
If you've already filed a lien and wish to file a second lien for the remaining balance, the amount should generally represent the total unpaid balance minus any amounts covered by the first lien. Ensure you're complying with Georgia lien laws, deadlines, and procedures to keep the lien enforceable.
According to DCA Codes specific requirements are specified to reduce noise. I am disabled and the subfloor does not have floors that reduce noise.
answered on Aug 23, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. At this point, you could consider checking with architects or civil engineers, or department of buildings/department of design/or other personnel from applicable public agencies. Good luck
in a motion to reconsider or motion to set aside judgement, a lawyer had false information regarding plaintiff and reason for suit in statements for setting aside judgement.
answered on Jun 30, 2023
If you do not feel there is a valid basis for the motion to reconsider or set aside, you may file an opposition to the motion and point out the allegedly false information.
How much must I pay him for the part he did properly?
answered on Jun 20, 2023
You must pay him the customary and usual fee for the part he did properly.
My neighbor recently graded and cleared a lot next to my property, and in doing so he also graded approximately 75- 100 feet over the property line onto my property. How do you estimate the damage in a dollar amount and how should I proceed to get a settlement?
answered on Jun 1, 2023
Based on the facts provided, there may be multiple causes of action that would give rise to damages. The amount of damages would be dependent on many factors, including any devaluation of the property. I recommend that you consult with an attorney experienced real property litigation.
Garage concrete is soaking water most especially when it's rained. According to the repairer that came to fix the problem, there is a Crack on the slab causing the problem. Fix is to put a pump on the garage floor to evacuate the rain water. That's not acceptable to me to have to rely on... View More
answered on May 15, 2023
One thing I will tell you is the before you can bring a lawsuit for this defect you will need to go through the "Right to Repair Act" process which requires a specific kind of notice be send to the contractor/builder in a specific way. There is some information about the Right to Repair... View More
We dont have a signed agreement, just text messages to support my claims with photos, and my original estimate. Is this ok for a lien?
answered on Apr 18, 2023
You can file a materialman's lien to secure your $13,000.00 against the property. If this is a new construction, the property cannot be sold from the builder to the new homeowner without paying you off. If the property has already been sold or this was an existing building, you can still... View More
The day it was filed in clerks office or the day it was mailed to the person who did not expect the letter
answered on Jan 18, 2023
Notice occurs on the date the certified mail was stamped and dated by the post office on the certified mail receipt.
Contracted a business (a man and his son) to do some reno work. Most of what they did is unfinished and now he has closed his business. The work was done in GA, where I also reside, but his business is located in SC. I don't live near the area the work was being done so I asked him to send me... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2022
Since the work was done in Georgia but his business is located in South Carolina, you have the option to sue him in the Georgia county where the work was done or in South Carolina. Since you live in Georgia, I would file suit in Georgia as it is most convenient for you. In Georgia, magistrate... View More
I travel for work very often and need to renew my TSA PreCheck - this arrest on my record is preventing me from being able to do that. I live in Dawsonville (Forsyth County), work in Kennesaw (Acworth), and the charges were in Calhoun (Gordon County)
answered on Feb 17, 2022
You may qualify for a Record Restriction in Georgia. Georgia does not "expunge" records, but in many circumstances (like your dismissal), record restriction is possible.
What types of certifications or permits would a company need to start installing Fire Escape Ladders in homes and commercial buildings up to four stories tall?
answered on Nov 25, 2021
You will need to check with your local city, county authorities to determine what type of permits and inspections will be necessary for your particular location.
i do owe the money but i have two problem the contractor damage over 20k of my furniture and the Mortgage company is hold the final payment because of 3500.00 they are billing for work not done.
answered on Sep 13, 2021
For you to get anywhere you want to be, you are going to need an attorney. Mention the term "Materialman's Lien."
The officer's report said I misjudged distance but a vehicle was next to me an was as close over as I could get I never hit the barrel's so what's to misjudge the lane should have been closed if to narrow to pass
answered on May 6, 2021
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. It could be a situation where fault is seen by a court on both sides. A Georgia attorney might be able to offer deeper insight in terms of the construction site and its practices in stacking barrels and buckets in that... View More
According to contract terms, if payment is made after the 15th, a 10% penalty is due with payment. All (7) payments have been made and accepted. Lender/Inspector stated on "April 19th" he will not inspect the project to fund the draw because the loan is in default. There is a 15 day... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2021
Go back to the signed loan agreement. You may find language that spells out that a certain number of delinquent payments will result in a default status. Another phrase to watch for is one which allows the Lender to call the loan in default whenever the Lender "... in good faith deems itself... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2021
Whether / and/or when the developer must turn over the development to the owners is set forth in the initial declaration of covenants and restrictions (C&R). As long as the declaration was recorded properly on the deed records of the county, the owners are deemed to have purchased with full... View More
I’m a roofing contractor in Georgia that specializes in storm damage to an insureds property. Can I use a power of attorney to represent the insured during the claim process to include negotiating policy provisions?
answered on Aug 16, 2020
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. As a general observation of such an arrangement, some might see the potential for a conflict. For instance, you if are negotiating for the approval of a certain construction task or repair task, could someone... View More
Also have only been partially paid. And this is a verbal contract but i have substancial physical and mathematical evidence to prove my litigation. This is for a residental paint job about half complete
answered on Oct 6, 2019
A Georgia attorney could address your question in the best possible manner because your remedies could involve elements of Georgia law. But your question remains open for two weeks. As a general manner, without regard to jurisdiction, such justification could be governed by the terms of the... View More
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