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I purchased a puppy for $360.00 in cash from a lady on March 10 without signing any contract or discussing any verbal agreement. After the purchase, she emailed me a contract that I never signed. Now, she is demanding the puppy back, claiming I broke a verbal agreement and the contract's... View More 
answered on Apr 15, 2025
I agree that she has no right to reclaim the puppy if you did not sign the agreement and you did not agree to any specific conditions verbally. As a practical note, you may want to block her on as many forms of communication as possible (phone, email, all social media). If she does find ways to... View More
I lived with a friend for 18 years and was his sole caregiver for 13 of those years. Before he passed away, we verbally agreed that I could stay in his house until it was sold, after which I would receive money to help me get on my own. I have witnesses to this agreement. How should I proceed with... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2025
This is a complex question. First, Colorado has what's called a "Dead Man's Statute" that limits testimony regarding a deceased's verbal agreements. However, if you have independent witnesses, you may be able to get around that.
Second, Colorado has a "Statute... View More
I am 23 years old and was pressured by my mom to take a neuropsychological evaluation due to ADHD symptoms not being treated by medication and sleep apnea issues. There was no explicit agreement with my mom about paying for the evaluation, other than her understanding that she would cover it. I... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
Generally, anyone can sue for anything. However, I cannot think of legal claim your mom could make that would entitle her to your personal medical records. One thing to note is that she may withhold any other financial support she provides you, which would be legal absent any other agreement. I am... View More
I have a contract with a contractor for asbestos removal, interior demolition, and mold remediation work. The contractor owes me $70,000 on invoices from several jobs, some due since December 2024. Although I asked for payments every Friday, the contractor has not responded. He claims some invoices... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2025
Assuming you are a subcontractor that works for this contractor, you may need to send an official demand letter (either by yourself or through an attorney) and ultimately sue the contractor for the unpaid invoices. You will need to look at any contract you may have with the contractor to see if you... View More
I am currently going through a divorce and need my spouse to pay her portion of our car insurance. We are separated, and both names are on the insurance policy. We previously discussed splitting expenses, and she paid her share for a few months. However, she now ignores my requests for her portion.... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2025
You ask a great question and I am sorry to hear that you’re experiencing these troubles.
Assuming that standard practice has been followed and that everyone is properly joined to the case and no other pertinent orders have been entered by the Court, you are keen to focus on the Automatic... View More
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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... View More
...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... View More
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... View More
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
I entered into an oral agreement to use my car as collateral for an $800 loan, with the understanding that I would repay the loan when I received my tax refund. I have made two $400 payments, as shown in my bank statements, but the person holding my car has not returned it. I have no witnesses to... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It seems like you're dealing with a tricky situation involving a verbal agreement and no physical proof of the arrangement. Since the agreement was oral, it can be more challenging to enforce, especially without witnesses. However, the payments you made are important evidence that you followed... View More
I have been a W-2 employee for 21 years, working entirely on commission. Recently, I completed work for a client who did not pay. There is no employee contract or written agreement, and typically, everyone takes the loss in such situations. What are my options for recovering unpaid commissions... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Colorado, commissions are considered wages under the Colorado Wage Act, which means your employer is legally obligated to pay them once they are earned, vested, and determinable. Even without a written contract, if you can demonstrate that you... View More
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