NO. It is the non-delegable obligation of the contractor to apply for and obtain all necessary permits required by law, per C.O.M.A.R. 09.08.01.08. ("Code of Maryland Regulations"--the MHIC promulgates regulations under the Home Improvement Law, and COMAR is where all such regulations... View More

You will need to meet with a construction law attorney to go over all the details. You do not state, for instance, what percentage of the contract work has been completed, and of course, the contract terms need to be reviewed for both determining obligations and remedies. The law generally writes... View More

You should consult local counsel to see what options you have. Without seeing the agreement it's hard to say whether anyone breached the contract.

This is a negotiated item. The standard Board of Realtors contracts have contingencies for buyer's inspections of these items. If the inspections fail, there is a negotiation over repairs, who pays, price reduction, etc. There is a point where the buyer may elect to cancel the deal if the item... View More

While your post is a bit vague, it is possible an Officer could cite you for failing to obey a lawful traffic control device (yes, posted signed are deemed devices) or a comparable violation if you had no legitimate basis for driving in a "work zone." However, a response to your post... View More

You posted this as a Maryland question, but you appear to be from Virginia. I've handled cases of this type in both states, and the remedies are different. Either way, you are looking for a remedy of much more than the $10,000 lot premium if this was a violation of the Maryland or Virginia... View More

What could possess you if the notion that you should repair someone else’s house at all without so little as a contract to define the work and what would happen if there was no closing! You are in a very difficult spot, but there might be an argument that you are entitled to the “quantum... View More

The law was recently changed, so that subcontractors do not need a Maryland Home Improvement License if they are subcontracted to a MHIC-licensed contractor. So, no, so long as the contractor you contract with has an MHIC license, then you are fine. You only need an MHIC license for construction... View More

You have rights to sue in court, and you may file complaints with the relevant Maryland licensing boards. The full scope of your rights depends on what is written in your documents, and other things a lawyer can tell you after a thorough interview.

Your remedy depends on what was done, how much the project was worth, and on what type of building. You may have remedies in state court, or federal court, and you may have rights to a mechanic's lien. Also, you must consider if you are properly licensed since Maryland courts will not enforce... View More

Your can and should raise the issue with the owner. A negotiated agreement is best, but in court you might prove unjust enrichment or other equitable theories of recovery where the price term is omitted from the agreement.

I'm not sure from your question what you're trying to accomplish. But Maryland contractor laws are strict. Consult with counsel.

If you're seriously interested in starting a training school, in any industry, you need to get a lawyer. Everything from possibly incorporating your business, to licensing, to partnership contracts, investor contracts, compliance, etc. Too much to go over to answer on a forum.

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answered on Apr 19, 2016

That is just awful. I don't think you have a great deal of legal options.

You should ask the building inspector.