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it did alot of damage to my car who pays for this
answered on Jun 22, 2022
I agree with Mr. Thorgaard, but his answer works only if you have comp/collision coverage. If you don't, or if you'd rather not make a claim to your own insurance, you would set up a claim with the insurer of the entity that left the piece of metal in the street. Might've been a... View More 
The construction VP from our FL builder notified us that the surveyor made a mistake in the location of our house on the lot in the plot plan. It is too close to the drainage easement. Construction started, the tie in location was confirmed, and the house is now almost to the drywall phase. The... View More
answered on May 6, 2022
Was the surveyor working for the builder or for you? If the surveyor was working for the builder, you could perhaps sue both for the cost of redoing the job.
It doesn't appear that a variance would work if the structure of the home could be compromised. Perhaps you are suggesting... View More
Had a roof leak friday causing damage to ceiling, walls, baseboards, insulation, etc. GC did nothing for 5 days to address the damage. GC keeps house at 85 degrees. Extremely worried about mold. GC claims he had sheetrock and insulation removed yesterday but when I went to check the locks were... View More
answered on May 4, 2022
What is your question? Arrange with the contractor to inspect the premises; that way the contractor can make sure it is secure. You don't want the place left unlocked, do you?
Our "subdivision", built in 2005, is a collection of 1+ acre lots cut up from a former orange grove. There are no traditional subdivision roads. Instead each group of four parcels shares a non-exclusive ingress/egress easement. Our lot is at the end of one of these easements and there... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2022
Sure, depending on the exact terms of the easement. It appears that the "exclusive" was included to make sure that only you, or subsequent owners of your lot, could use the easement for access. But if it also includes a "wall" easement, it should be no problem for you to build... View More
We settled with ins co to get a new roof. It was one of those companies that knocked on our door. At first they were great; promised us new roof, carpet, paint, etc. now that we got settlement they said we will give u 7500. Use that where u want but that’s all and that’s not even in writing. I... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2022
Lawyers on this website are not allowed to call anyone. This website is designed for general information. You need to take the paperwork to a lawyer for a consultation as soon as possible. The lawyer hired to negotiate the settlement was not your lawyer and worked for the roofing company. Do... View More
My construction contract for a new home had a termination clause that required the Owner to provide three written notifications to terminate the contract. The contract was materially breached, and I have completed those notices. I have received no response from the opposing parties (developer and... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2021
One would have to read the contract to be sure. But yes, you can probably find someone else to finish the job. It is doubtful that you would have to file suit (a motion would be part of a lawsuit); leave that up to party who you claim breached the contract to sue you, if they think such a suit... View More
Extensive damage occurred in my house after work was done by a company. The damage was undetected for almost four years due to its location. Once found, expensive repairs were required. Three outside specialists confirmed the cause of damage was the poor workmanship. The company refuses to pay any... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2021
You ask a very good question and one that I have been asked many times. An arbitration provision is valid even if the contract involved fraud. In other words, simply because fraud was involved in the transaction, that does not void the manner in which you have agreed to resolve the dispute. This is... View More
We live in a corner lot, and we would like to build a 6 foot fence on the property perimeter. We'd like to know how far can we take the fence to the line property, and if we can consider one of the "fronts" of a corner property as a "side". Only the "main"... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2021
The Eatonville Code of Ordinances is here:
http://eatonville-fl.elaws.us/code/coor
A brief review of it doesn't reveal any problem with what you want to do, but of course you should contact the Planning Department and get a permit. They should be able to guide you.
answered on Oct 7, 2021
This is not a criminal law case. It appears that if there is an inheritance and you are the administrator of the estate…you are the one that controls the distribution and management of the assets. How is your daughter keeping you from doing what you need to?
Doesn’t make sense…
the company has 45 days to higher a structural designer to certify the bldg is in habitable condition, or, pull permits and do the repairs in that timespan. Am i obligated to pay rent under these conditions, knowing the bldg is poss going to be evacuated for repairs or possibly shut down?
I hired a contractor for home improvement job, he is not responding and not finishing the job. He already got half the money. The contract says he has to finish everything by end of April 2021, and yet it's not done.
How can i get him to finish the job?
answered on Jul 6, 2021
I would remind him of the contract he signed and the consequence if he breaches the contract. I would put everything in writing to show him that you are very serious.
He informed us he isn’t registered in our country to get a permit. The pool was to be completed 6-8 weeks it’s now week 9. What can I do to push him forward?
answered on Jul 3, 2021
See if you, rather than him, can apply for the permit. If your county/city requires the professional to apply for it, and he has no ability to apply, he should never have contracted with you to begin with. Discuss that issue with him and determine if you can reach some amicable resolution, such... View More
I was working for pool company Cool Pools for 3 years was friends with owner for 12 years started a pool and enclosure build with him. Pool got finished mostly but now he won't do the enclosure and has been ignoring my calls for months without a response. I lost my job with with them after... View More
answered on May 3, 2021
You can hire another company to finish the work and sue them in small claim court
last night april 15 , 2021 i saw the news is investigating this pool company olympus pools for many complaints and unfinished projects. since we are not all the way in financially a down payment given on credit card for 5,000/ can i back out with the reason extremely leery, worried that they will... View More
My insurance company denied my claim stating "While the field adjuster’s inspection did reveal evidence of water intrusion to the interior of your home, the policy will not provide coverage for interior water intrusion unless a peril created opening is present to allow for coverage of the... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2021
What the verbiage means is that the water damage appears to have been caused by a previously-existing defect in the structure.
answered on Mar 3, 2021
You may have to sue them for the final payment. Or try hiring a very experienced Florida lawyer to send them a strong warning letter first. Usually works if the lawyer is good.
A report from the HOA's engineer states that the HOA's replacement window and my current window is the same in kind and quality.
I replaced my sliding door and window in 2016 to impact windows (cat 5 and up). These hurricane window standards have not been changed. The condo docs... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2021
It comes down to this: do you want the HOA to be responsible for damaged windows or do you want to assume the responsibility? If you want the HOA to be responsible, don't sign the agreement.
answered on Dec 2, 2020
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. As a general premise in any type of discrimination matter, one usually needs to demonstrate violation of rights as a protected class. There aren't a lot of details to go by here, but based on these brief facts, it... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2020
Both the contactor and the homeowner are potentially liable.
Its been a few months and now the customer has threatened to involve police. Is there a procedure they have to follow that could protect me? I want to return their funds but they no longer respond to me. Not sure if i should Venmo or zelle back their funds.. Should I send their money to them,... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2020
No, it's not criminal. Send them a check by certified mail.
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