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He told us he was licensed merchant Naics codes 56173, 23611, 23819. The valleys on the roof was done incorrectly. He didn’t put the windows in the roof nor the balcony in the house. Called him over 3 weeks with no response and has blocked our contact. We’ve already paid him the full 20,000.... View More 
answered on Nov 22, 2024
Pursuant to the Contractor Registry Law of 1995, all contractors in Puerto Rico must inscribe in the Department of Consumer Affairs' (DACO) Contractor Registry, plus maintain a performance bond of at least $15,000 to respond for deficiencies in their work.
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
It sounds like you are dealing with a situation where someone refused to pay after a service was completed. In situations like this, the key is to gather all the necessary documentation and evidence. Make sure you have written agreements, communications, and proof of the work completed. This... View More
The developer owner of the urbanization has failed to fix major construction issues to a point where our home is posing a hazard to live in as we have land settling and and erosion of soil. House foundation leaks water through the floors and electrical wiring has serious overload issues. I have... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2023
To place a lien on the urbanization, you would need to file a lawsuit to justify the lien in terms of the amount that you would be claiming against the developer. Due to the state you describe, you can file the lawsuit directly before the Court of First Instance, requesting permission from the... View More
Una de las partes implicadas construyó la pared medianera hace varios años. La otra parte que no aportó a la construcción alega el muro esta cediendo. El muro no ha sido examinado por un perito en construcción y aparenta estar en buen estado. La parte peticionaria solicita al Tribunal la parte... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2022
La respuesta a su pregunta depende en dónde se construyó la pared medianera. Si se halla en el terreno de una de las partes, ese dueño es quien debe asumir el costo. Si se halla en el medio exacto entre ambas propiedades (o sea, que la pared medianera toca ambas propiedades, ambos dueños... View More
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