While the city's sovereign immunity may (or may not) insulate it from liability, the contractor would not be immune.

The answer to your question will be determined by your contract with the pool company. I suggest that you consult with an attorney in your area to get specific advice regarding the contract.

At this point you need to get a lawyer or at least speak with one to get specific advice on how to handle this situation. Your change to the contract may not have been accepted by him. The point is you need legal advice specific to your case so that you get clear advice by someone who can read and... View More

There are many counties and cities in Florida. One would have to examine the codes of each one to answer your question. If you are in Miami, why not call the building department there and ask them?

So your job is being changed so that you will work in the field and this new person will be performing your duties in the office. I see nothing in this that is prohibited by law. What is your question?

Are you asking whether you can charge him at the hourly rate you owe to your subcontractors, instead of what you would charge to do the work yourself? If that's the rate specified in your proposal, sure.

While you may have had an action for breach of warranty, you didn't indicate how long ago you bought the house. Thus you may have a statute of limitations problem.

Yes. If he was injured on the job he is entitled to workers compensation. If he is no longer employed at that job he is generally entitled to unemployment insurance benefits.

But you should be aware that an employer cannot discharge an employee because he has filed a workers compensation... View More

As I understand it, you own the property and contracted with a builder to build the house. A defect in the construction caused the damage. You should demand that the builder repair the damage. The builder should have a bond and insurance. Find out the specifics from these and make a claim.... View More

it's basically your word against hers regarding whether she gave you cash to pay the tile guy.

I would sit down with the builder and the appraiser for the purpose of determining if the appraiser made a mistake. If the builder cannot persuade the appraiser, perhaps the builder will see that he is off-base. Does the contract say anything about what is to be done if the appraisal is lower... View More

I have to read all relevant documents to answer this question. Go see a local construction contract attorney.

I have to know a lot more and read the contracts in order to answer your question.

You need to get an attorney. Ask the clerk about this. Good luck.

Attorneys deal in facts and the law, and without the facts we cannot apply the law. It depends upon the facts. Were the additions absolutely necessary to be in compliance with local code? Has the contractor submitted a claim of lien. Can the contractor prevail in a quantum meruit suit? Go see a... View More

I would have to read the contract to be able to advise you.

Leave whether there was faulty construction up to your insurance company. Make an insurance claim.

Go see a local attorney about this problem.

I suggest that you go speak with an attorney about this, face to face, and preferably someone who knows the construction lien laws and cases.

I do not have enough facts to answer.