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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Small Claims for Kentucky on
Q: How do I deal with a contractor who has not completed repairs after 6 mos. and will no answer phone?

We had significant hail damage in June. Our contractor completed all tasks except replacing our gutters. He will not answer phone calls or texts. What are my options?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 27, 2023

Hire an attorney and sue him for breach of contract.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Question/s regarding cheap software breach of contract.

A while ago off of ebay I bought a Vipre Internet Security 2016 1 pc lifetime license. Prior to buying it I contacted vipre customer service and they said that if I have it on my computer for a long time then I get updates for a long time. I only transferred the license to another computer once... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 7, 2023

What is your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: I have a question about rental payment confirmation emails.

A friend of mine paid my rent online for December and I received a confirmation email with the following "This email confirms we have received your one-time online payment." The email goes on to list a confirmation number, last four digits of the card, and payment amount. I have since... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 7, 2023

Yes. It is binding unless it did not go through for nsf or lack of credit.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Small Claims, Contracts and Collections for Kentucky on
Q: MCM (debt Coll.) trying to sue me for over a yr. they want a bench trial, what are my next steps?

KY Attorneys Only: *cannot afford attorney, SAHM* MCM has been trying to sue me for cc debt for over a yr. I answered the summons, and everything else like I’m supposed to and never heard back for almost a year. My circuit court sent me a notice to dismiss due to MCM lack of prosecution in a... View More

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Nov 30, 2023

There are people in your town who know what to do. Lawyers. Hire one, because no amount of internet questions and answers is going to get you to the level of knowledge you will need to successfully represent yourself at trial.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Business Law and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: I purchased a new car from a dealership that offered free oil changes for as long as I owned the car.

The dealership sold to another dealership who continued the free oil changes for 8 years but have advised that they will no longer honor the contract. Do I have a claim for breach of contract?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 16, 2023

Yes. You do.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Absentee bid form a contract?

I left an absentee bid with a auction company. I texted him, (owner of the company) my max bid (5600.00), a picture of the item, and a picture of my driver license. He said he would take care of getting me registered and bid on my behalf. After a couple of days of not hearing from him. I called... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 8, 2023

You can sue him but honestly, it will probably be more frustrating and aggravating than to just let it go.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Construction Law for Kentucky on
Q: What type attorney represents homeowner with property damage from contractors negligence. Damage exceed KY small claims

Hired a 5 star "thumbtack" recommended company to install hardwood floor/paint paying $30k cash. Won't provide copy IRS Form 8300 or the flooring style so I can hire someone to correct mistakes. Contract charged for disposal of old flooring which I disposed of. Wood cut inside home... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 29, 2023

You need a construction or building attorney. A Cosper protection rights attorney would also be helpful.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: Can my landlord say she won’t send a maintenance worker to my apartment due to illness?

I emailed my landlord regarding my kitchen sink being clogged and unusable. My landlord emailed me back stating: “We heard you are sick, if this is true pending on the illness I won’t be able to send someone into your apartment.” So, when maintenance comes she doesn’t let them fix my sink.... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 21, 2023

Probably not but the best course is to call her directly, tell her you are not sick and reschedule the sink t repair. Litigation not necessary in this instance.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Want to sue someone for signing a contract and not fulfilling their end

I had put down a deposit for a boat event happening on July 22, 2023 and I can't get in contact with the people that run the boat. I signed a contract with them and they also signed it as well. It doesn't look like they will keep up their end of the deal So what do I do?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 20, 2023

You’ll need to wait until after July 22 to confirm that they are not honoring the contract. After that, you can sue them for breach and your damages.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: What are the laws for disclosing pending criminal charges against seller?

During the buying process, I began to do a little research. I discovered that the one half of the selling coke was in jail pending trial for inappropriate conduct at the residence with several young grandchildren. They even had a “play house” in the back yard that we looked at.

The... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 18, 2023

There are none unless it involves fraud or misrepresentation of the sale property. The criminal History of a buyer or seller is rarely germane to the sale of property.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability, Collections and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: Bought car in September from dealership no car fax just found out it was in 2 wreaks and air bags had been deployed and

I was never told this or the wreak no car fax . The finance company was looking through everything due to be getting behind on my payments for in December. I have had trouble since I got this car the car lot had me lie to the financial company when I bought it and threatened me when they called to... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 14, 2023

Consult a civil attorney who can flesh out the facts and see if you have a consumer protection. Lain.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Kentucky on
Q: Son is being hospitalized due to dental office "waiting" on insurance, they had received the information electronically.

I had taken him to a pediatric dentist, we have insurance. They needed to submit the claim to figure out cost, I have called and they told me they would call when they receive the information from the insurance company. This went on for awhile. We are currently sitting in Children's Hospital... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 27, 2023

What is your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: In my contact my payment is 275 they then raised it to 350 plus they told me when I purchased it there was no accidents

But found it there was 2, can they do that

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 25, 2023

Your question raises more questions: 1) what type of contract; 2) what are the terms of the contract re price increase; 3) what is current status? Consular a competent lawyer who can review all your information and properly answer your questions.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Can you get out of a roofing contract unscathed within 5 days if that contract states

“12. IF THIS CONTRACT IS CANCELLED BY THE CUSTOMER LATER THAN 5 DAYS from the execution, Customer shall pay the Company a fee for the inspection and construction consulting services provided by SRR.”

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 9, 2023

Yes. So long as you pay the fee specified under paragraph 12 of the contract.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Communications Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: employee/contractor will not return company property (computers, monitors) what can i do to get them back?

contractor said that they need to erase there personal stuff of the computer, also that they added upgrades to the equipment on there own dime without asking. so looks like they have been using it as a personal computer too.

if its company property does that mean whatever is on the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 22, 2023

Take a criminal complaint for theft against him.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Contract with carlot but didn't get to take car cause my card wouldn't let me get down-payment can I cancel

Said I could take it home then didn't get to cause couldn't get that much for down-payment off my card

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 21, 2023

Depends on the terms of your contract with the car lot.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: Do I have to accept return of camper after sale?

Kentucky:  Sold a camper to a friends associate. He gave us half in cash and half in checks. When the last one clears, we are going to give him the title. There is absolutely no contract on it though. He took it to Florida, and told us the next day that there were a couple of issues. The... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 6, 2023

Get estimates for repair of the three items he complained of and refund only that part. Beyond that, you don’t need to do anything else and you do not have to accept the return or refund the rest of the money.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Business Law and Collections for Kentucky on
Q: Is this a case?

I was making payments through a truck I started financing a year ago, and those payments were being made through SMART Payment plan in which they charged me on a biweekly basis in means to help me pay off the vehicle quicker.

Problems occured quuckly and often through them. My payments were... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 3, 2023

Technically, there is probably some liability there but it very likely wouldn’t be worth the time, money or hassle to pursue it. If you can get reimbursed what you’ve lost ( or most of it), you’ll still be ahead of the game.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Land Use & Zoning for Kentucky on
Q: Hello, I had a hunting lease the last few years and we backed out after issues.

The property is owned by a conservation company and they kept doing work every dear season and they always told us they was done but then would do more work at inconvenient times. We didnt sign a contract this year but i had sent a check to secure the property. Things went south and we pulled out.... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 22, 2023

If you didn’t sign a contract there is no agreement for this year absent an oral contract if you agreed.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Agricultural Law, Energy, Oil and Gas and Environmental for Kentucky on
Q: Does electric company have the right to come on my KY farm & cut blueberry bushes. Can't find any easement back to 1961.

Not recorded on my deed and I searched back to 1961.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 12, 2023

I’d search it back further than 1961, but if there’s no easement, they have no right to enter or use your property.

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