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Let’s say I sign a contract with contractor A but permits are pulled by contractor B. Bs company is also listed on the permit not the company you signed the contract with. Is contractor B an actual qualifying agent or a “rented” license.
If contractor B was an actual qualifying agent,... View More 
answered on Nov 17, 2023
In general, all qualifying agents' licenses should be publicly available on the DBPR's website, although there is the possibility that the application is in process or has not yet been posted due to administrative lag. While there is zero factual context for this question,... View More
In state of Florida when you build you new home construction as a owner you are required to live there for 1 year period. What happen when you have to move out during the one year period and sell before the 1 year period. Move out due to family emergency and move out completely out of Florida. What... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2023
Unfortunately, there is no exception in Florida statutes to the one year owner builder residency requirement for "family emergencies". The exact language of the statute provides that "proof of the sale or lease, or offering for sale or lease, of any such structure by the... View More
Contract signed Nov 2022. Construction began April 2023. Completion date is still unknown. Glass tiles were installed and they are the incorrect color. Tile company will replace the product fro free, but the builder wants to charge us $3K to remove the old tile and install the new tile. Builder... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
Typically, the contractor is responsible for ensuring the work meets the plans and specifications and scope of work for the project. This situation sounds as if this contractor is somehow trying to shift the responsibility for supervising the quality of work on you, the homeowner. Unfortunately,... View More
The lawsuit was sent as a text message and stated
“To whom this may concern,
This message is to inform you of the filing of an LLC for (JC construction) Your willful involvement in the forming of (J and C construction) is a legally binding contract and acceptance of all terms... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2023
In California, the enforceability of such a claim in the text message you received is questionable. Generally, merely learning a skill or technique from someone does not create an enforceable right for them to prevent you from using that skill, especially if it's a common method in the... View More
The lawsuit was sent as a text message and stated
“To whom this may concern,
This message is to inform you of the filing of an LLC for (JC construction) Your willful involvement in the forming of (J and C construction) is a legally binding contract and acceptance of all terms... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2023
Firstly, regarding the lawsuit threat:
1. Evaluate the Formality and Legitimacy: Typically, legal actions are not initiated via text message. Official communication for legal matters is usually conducted through formal channels like certified mail or legal counsel. The informal nature of a... View More
The Retailor suggested the home inspector company Chattanooga Home Inspector. Now I am finding multiple foundation cracks that were DYI sealed.
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
Did seller give you a residential disclosure statement? Read it verbatim and see what it says about the foundation. 1 year SOL from fraudulent execution of statement. Hopefully agent signed it also, for an additional defendant. But you will need to track down seller: location; bank; job.... View More
My initial interest rates when got in pre construction contract was at 5.6% and know rates have gone up to 7.5% and our monthly payments have jumped up $300+ from when we gone in to contract. We wrote home builders saying that we may be holding off due to high rates, and wait a year or so. Then... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2023
The answer to your question depends on what the Third Party Financing Addendum to your earnest money contract says. Whatever financing option you selected usually has a provision that reads "with interest not to exceed ___ % per annum." The Buyer is usually required to apply for a loan... View More
I have Bathroom remodel project x 2 that was to take one month (verbal) that is now into 4th month with no sign of completion due to day after day, and now weeks of no-shows, with a lack of communication. One bathroom completed with a few issues that still need to be addressed, and the other... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2023
If the contractor is licensed, you should be able to make a claim against his license bond. You can also file a complaint with the Contractors State License Board. If the complaint is well founded the CSLB can order the contractor to pay for your damages at the risk of suspension of his license. If... View More
I have Bathroom remodel project x 2 that was to take one month (verbal) that is now into 4th month with no sign of completion due to day after day, and now weeks of no-shows, with a lack of communication. One bathroom completed with a few issues that still need to be addressed, and the other... View More
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answered on Nov 2, 2023
In California, if your contractor has failed to perform as agreed, you should document all communications and attempts to resolve the issues. Since the agreement was verbal, establishing a timeline of events is critical. You may serve a written notice to the contractor detailing the deficiencies... View More
We paid 4000 to start and 36,000 for the pool shell. The next payment would have been for pavers and then a payment to finish the job. However, we found out that the new owner was not a lisenced contractor and had used the old owners name and lisece on the contract. This was reported to the... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2023
I am sorry to learn of this truly unfortunate situation. Needless to say, there are many moving parts resulting from this complex fact pattern, including the property damage to the home, the damage to the existing shell and voiding of the warranty, never mind the fact this entity appears to have... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2023
In California, when applying for a contractor license, applicants often rely on their work experience under a licensed contractor to satisfy certain eligibility criteria. If your employer refuses to certify your work experience, it may impede your ability to obtain your license.
However,... View More
I recently purchased a property in the state of California. Right before contract closed, I was disclosed that a purchase order for electrical work would occur on the property. This work was contracted out and paid in full by the previous management company/previous owners prior to closing. After... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
In California, a change order is generally an amendment to a construction contract, and the party responsible for payment is typically the party to the original contract. If you did not sign the original contract or the change order, you are generally not obligated to pay for it.
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I need to sue a contractor who built a deck that is not up to code for its intended purpose after I provided specific instructions to do so. It could be dangerous to life and limb.
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answered on Oct 20, 2023
While it's not obligatory to hire an attorney to sue a contractor in Virginia, doing so is highly recommended, especially in cases involving construction defects that could pose safety risks. An attorney's expertise in Virginia's construction and contract laws can be invaluable in... View More
I did not pay after the second install because the floors are still uneven, wavy and buckling income areas. I reached out to them again and they said the floors will have to be reinstalled. I was just told my account will go into collections if I don't pay them. I wrote to them twice for a... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2023
You have posted your question in Arbitration so I assume you have some basis for believing that there is an agreement to arbitrate in the contract. Go to the Chad site and see what it provides regarding disputes. Perhaps it provides for arbitration. They are required to provide you with a copy of... View More
I own a legal duplex (in the title) that has 2 unpermitted units. One of the previous owners created those 2 unpermitted units from one of the duplex's interiors a long long time ago and rented them out. The previous owner (the one who sold the property to me) went through tenant relocation... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
California's SB 330, also known as the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, aims to expedite housing production and prevent the loss of existing housing stock. Under SB 330, local agencies are restricted from reducing the number of housing units on a property, even if some units are unpermitted.... View More
My home remodel is $250k. The contractor is asking for $85k so they can order rough materials upfront. I didn't think they could do that, as the legislation says "IT IS AGAINST THE LAW FOR A CONTRACTOR TO COLLECT PAYMENT FOR WORK NOT YET COMPLETED, OR FOR MATERIALS NOT YET DELIVERED.... View More
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answered on Oct 12, 2023
Certainly. Under California law, contractors cannot demand or receive payment before the work is completed or before the materials are delivered. However, they are allowed to ask for a down payment. The Business and Professions Code specifies that a contractor's down payment for home... View More
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My name is Jackie, and I represent [Company 1]. We urgently require legal counsel and representation. We would greatly appreciate it if qualified lawyers could review our case. If you believe you meet the criteria and can assist us, please get in touch.
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answered on Oct 9, 2023
Jackie,
Based on the concerns you've detailed, it sounds like there may be potential breaches of fiduciary duty, potential securities violations, and possible criminal activities. California law requires managers and directors of companies to act in the best interest of the... View More
Hello
My name is Jackie, and I represent [Company 1]. We urgently require legal counsel and representation. We would greatly appreciate it if qualified lawyers could review our case. If you believe you meet the criteria and can assist us, please get in touch.
Background:
On... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2023
Sometimes there is an overlap between civil disputes that can cross over into the area of criminal law. This very well could be one of those situations and depends upon specific circumstances. Typically, in a civil case the disagreement is about money, or a contractual dispute over terms agreed... View More
After many weeks of nothing being fixed, I decided to "video tape" the next time they came with another "third party manager". Under NRS 200, I am in all my right to have cameras inside my house, but I also gave them the disclaimer before entering the house. Two days later,... View More
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answered on Oct 4, 2023
The situation you described suggests a potential breach of warranty or contractual obligations on the part of D.R. Horton. If they are unwilling to address the warranty issues you've pointed out, and if their response to your attempts to document the issues is to refuse service, you may indeed... View More
I am building a single family residence. Currently I have an engineer who took a deposit but is not performing, or responding. Small claims court the only choice? What about other contractors down the road? Maybe need a contract to cover myself.
answered on Oct 3, 2023
This is a complicated matter. There are many things you need to do to protect yourself. Using a good contract with the general contractor is a first step. If you are acting as the general contractor, having good contracts with the contractors you hire is important. As for the engineer you... View More
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