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answered on Nov 17, 2023

Under Georgia law, specifically § 43-14-8, HVAC contractors are subject to certain licensing requirements. While this statute outlines the general requirements and standards for HVAC contractors, it does not explicitly state that contractors must list the company name they work for on their... View More

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answered on Sep 26, 2023

If you've already filed a lien and wish to file a second lien for the remaining balance, the amount should generally represent the total unpaid balance minus any amounts covered by the first lien. Ensure you're complying with Georgia lien laws, deadlines, and procedures to keep the lien enforceable.

One thing I will tell you is the before you can bring a lawsuit for this defect you will need to go through the "Right to Repair Act" process which requires a specific kind of notice be send to the contractor/builder in a specific way. There is some information about the Right to Repair... View More

You can file a materialman's lien to secure your $13,000.00 against the property. If this is a new construction, the property cannot be sold from the builder to the new homeowner without paying you off. If the property has already been sold or this was an existing building, you can still... View More

Since the work was done in Georgia but his business is located in South Carolina, you have the option to sue him in the Georgia county where the work was done or in South Carolina. Since you live in Georgia, I would file suit in Georgia as it is most convenient for you. In Georgia, magistrate... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. At this point, you could consider checking with architects or civil engineers, or department of buildings/department of design/or other personnel from applicable public agencies. Good luck

If you do not feel there is a valid basis for the motion to reconsider or set aside, you may file an opposition to the motion and point out the allegedly false information.

You must pay him the customary and usual fee for the part he did properly.

Based on the facts provided, there may be multiple causes of action that would give rise to damages. The amount of damages would be dependent on many factors, including any devaluation of the property. I recommend that you consult with an attorney experienced real property litigation.

Notice occurs on the date the certified mail was stamped and dated by the post office on the certified mail receipt.

You may qualify for a Record Restriction in Georgia. Georgia does not "expunge" records, but in many circumstances (like your dismissal), record restriction is possible.

You will need to check with your local city, county authorities to determine what type of permits and inspections will be necessary for your particular location.

For you to get anywhere you want to be, you are going to need an attorney. Mention the term "Materialman's Lien."

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. It could be a situation where fault is seen by a court on both sides. A Georgia attorney might be able to offer deeper insight in terms of the construction site and its practices in stacking barrels and buckets in that... View More

Go back to the signed loan agreement. You may find language that spells out that a certain number of delinquent payments will result in a default status. Another phrase to watch for is one which allows the Lender to call the loan in default whenever the Lender "... in good faith deems itself... View More

Whether / and/or when the developer must turn over the development to the owners is set forth in the initial declaration of covenants and restrictions (C&R). As long as the declaration was recorded properly on the deed records of the county, the owners are deemed to have purchased with full... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. As a general observation of such an arrangement, some might see the potential for a conflict. For instance, you if are negotiating for the approval of a certain construction task or repair task, could someone... View More

A Georgia attorney could address your question in the best possible manner because your remedies could involve elements of Georgia law. But your question remains open for two weeks. As a general manner, without regard to jurisdiction, such justification could be governed by the terms of the... View More

I do not practice in Georgia, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, the contract for the project should serve toward proving that there was an agreement for work to be performed. Additional evidence could include work specs, engineer or architect blueprints/drawings,... View More

Could be. Need to know a little more information. Why were you stopped? Did officer claim to smell marijuana? There are other reasons to search besides search incident to arrest, and even search incident to arrest doesn't automatically allow a police officer into the car. Feel free to... View More