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Contractor kept putting us off. I called him at the end of June and told him we needed our patio by the end of July. He told us we'd have a beautiful patio by then. We did not. We have a unlevel, unmeasured, poorly stamped crooked patio. It's September and it's still not cut and... View More 
answered on Sep 16, 2018
The fact that the summer has passed, and the permit expired, unless your contract with the contractor stipulates otherwise, "yes" you can sue.
Before you sue, you should probably do the following:
Send the contractor a certified letter acknowledging the breach of contract,... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2018
Once you enter into a valid contract, the contract binds you to its terms. A material breach means you cannot fulfill the main promise of the sale.
The first thing you want to do is read the contract to see your obligations if there is a breach. Once you understand your contractual... View More
I did not get a notice on whether I got accepted to rent an apartment. I called landlord after not hearing back for two weeks and informed landlord I was no longer interested. Landlord said she would let company know. A month later no deposit check back. Called company and they said its used for... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2018
Illinois Statute (765 ILCS 710) is directed towards all landlords in Illinois for residential property containing five units or more in an apartment complex or in a single building. Under the Illinois statute, a landlord needs to return the security deposit within 30-45 days, of vacating the... View More
They have not followed thought on their timelines and keep asking for more money and froze their loan process and we are trying to buy at the same time. We are good to close next week but they won’t follow through on their side is there anything we can legally do? We’ve had to rent a a storage... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2018
When you entered into a real estate sale agreement, that agreement became a binding contract. Like other legally binding contracts, if one of the parties refuses to complete the real estate transaction according to its terms, the other party may seek damages for breach of contract.
If the... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2018
It depends on the language in the contract and the basis for justifying the buyer terminating the contract based on the 22.1 disclosures, as it is a fact specific determination. I recommend asking the attorney representing you in this transaction for his or her opinion on this matter, as they are... View More
I am referring to just being separated, rather than actually divorced, as I know the divorce process can take some time. we have agreed to sell our current house before officially filing, and I was hoping I could look into buying another on my own.
answered on Aug 1, 2018
You can definitely buy another home while separated or during the pendency of a divorce. It will be deemed to be marital property unless you and your spouse agree that it will be just yours.
Is there any legality issues we need to worry about once we both terminate on our sides? Also the contract was not turned in to the state at all.
answered on Jul 13, 2018
A simple written agreement between the parties stating they both consider the contract for deed to be null and void should do the trick as long as all parties sign and date enough copies that each of you gets one with all original signatures and the agreement describes the land involved. The... View More
Contract indicates they may hire "trusted" sub-contractors, not of my choosing...
and if cxld would be charged 30% of contract for "liquidated damages" for their expertise, time and travel, etc..
Work has not been started and money has not been given....
answered on Jul 6, 2018
It is possible you can cancel without liability, but it depends on very specific facts that are not provided here, such as the precise language in the contract, the extent of the work performed, and other representations made by all parties involved. As such, I recommend organizing all documents... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2018
Please be specific. How can a marriage possibly violate a court order?
I was told that I could terminate 1 contract and apply the funds to save the other contract. I asked if I could terminate the contract that is paid in full for a full refund. I was told that the cemetery policy do not allow refunds. I asked to speak to the supervisor and was given the run around.... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2018
Based on the facts provided, it seems that the seller is giving you the runaround, you have hit an impasse, and it is in your best interest to retain an attorney to assist you with next steps. You may be entitled to remedy, but an attorney will need to review the contracts, as well as all... View More
I made a wager with an individual on a future event that has not yet occurred. We agreed to allow a third party (who agreed also agreed to the duty) to hold the wager amount until it is settled. The problem is the third party who was acting as a fiduciary at some point gave my check to the other... View More
answered on May 8, 2018
I understand the principle aspect of this situation, as you trusted these individuals with your money. That said, your options and remedies moving forward are dependent on very specific facts that are not provided here, such as your agreements you had with the relevant parties, and the... View More
For Re-pointing brick and mortar and caulking windows and doors. Both issues were referenced in the house inspection and I took it upon myself to get a professional estimate for the cost of repairs.
answered on May 6, 2018
It depends on the terms of the contract. That said, I recommend you ask the attorney that is representing you in the closing to review the contract, and answer your questions. If you do have an attorney representing you in the closing, you absolutely should. Many of us will represent sellers for... View More
Leave, or pay him what I’m behind and he will move me to a different store. He’s not giving me the option to pay and stay.. ( my neighbor wants to expand) can he break my lease if I pay him? Or will he owe me for breaking the lease?
answered on Mar 30, 2018
The answers to your questions depend on very specific facts that are not provided here, such as the precise terms of your lease, and the remedies for defaulting on the lease. That being the case, I highly recommend organizing your lease and anything else that is relevant to this matter, and... View More
Held a 25th anniversary party at a local restaurant/banquet hall for about 150 people. The provider messed up on the agreed upon menu and over the half the menu items were wrong. He agrees that there was a goof up that has never happened before but also agreed that this is the 2nd time with me that... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2018
You can certainly ask for a discount, but whether or not they will award a discount is a different story. Depending on the amount of damages you are alleging, it may be worth consulting with an attorney individually in order to obtain a professional's opinion that is tailored to the specific... View More
what are the legalities behind this? do we need to ask permission first?
answered on Mar 15, 2018
You need affirmative consent to use their images for promotional purposes. Did you hav them sign a release? Were they provided affirmative notice that their pictures were taken and may be used for promotional purposes? An experienced attorney in the promotional space can help you develop the... View More
the seller's attorney, the next day the seller's attorney emails a letter of termination based on that both parties cannot get into an agreement, the same day, another letter is sent to the seller's attorney stating that the buyer does agree with all the terms, and the loan is almost... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2018
The answers to your questions are very fact specific. Therefore, I recommend consulting the attorney representing you in this transaction. If you do not have an attorney representing you, you absolutely should retain one immediately. Many firms will represent you throughout the entire... View More
Would I be in violation of that non-solicitation agreement if she is the owner of the business that will directly compete with my current employer? I will definitely be working for this new company. The non-solicitation agreement expires after 2 years. Thank you!
answered on Feb 13, 2018
Yes, it is highly likely. However, a definitive answer is dependent on the precise language of the non-solicitation agreement with your previous employer. That being the case, I recommend organizing the non-solicitation agreement and any other information you believe is relevant to this... View More
I had a commercial equipment lease for about $14k in equipment through my corporation but I signed off as a personal guarantee. My company closed and now they they are saying they are going to repo my equipment but i no longer have it. What’s the worst thing they can do?
answered on Feb 12, 2018
It depends on the precise terms of the lease. That being the case, I highly recommend organizing the lease, as well as any other documents you have in your possession regarding this matter, and consult with an attorney individually, as you do not want a personal judgment against you for the full... View More
My roommates and I signed a lease for next year. But one of my roommates has a family issue and needs to return to Korea and is leaving in two days. Without a third roommate, my friend and I cannot afford the rent. We are searching for a third roommate to sublease to, but we are not sure if we will... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2018
Your best bet is to meet face-to-face with the landlord and explain. He or she may be willing to do something (switch you to a smaller unit, for example) or have suggestions re finding a new co-tenant. Unfortunately, "acts of God or other casualty" doesn't cover this. If you're... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2018
The voluntary dismissal of a dissolution of marriage case seems unlikely to have anything to do with a breach of contract case. If your question is whether to consider the marriage a contract upon which you can sue for damages if the divorce is voluntarily dismissed, the answer is no, you... View More
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