The construction company is taking their time to do the work and right now its December. How long does the contraction company have until he finishes my business renovation if there were no dates in the contract? I go to the job site everyday and they might be only working one or two days out of... View More 
answered on Dec 20, 2019
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
This a brand new community. It's labeled as a recreational facilities agreement. It states: "The developer shall contract the following for the Largo Town Centre: ..." However, the community name is Largo Creseant. I find it odd that they would build a gym, gazebos, and tennis courts... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2019
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.
if they don't pass inspection? or are these addendum's that are put into an offer?
answered on Jun 13, 2019
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
answered on Jan 7, 2019
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
we had a home built and moved in 5/4/17. It has been a nightmare! less than 60 days moving in there were two cracks in the exterior foundation and several in the basement floor foundation. where the walls meet to a corner in the house they are are all splitting/ separating and rows of nails... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2018
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
We had a 203k loan to buy a house that had a room added but never finished. We ran into many problems including failed inspections, toilet wasn’t installed, stove ran with an electrical cord and more. My contractor with the permission from the sellers started doing some work before closing (our... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2018
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
I am a contractor in PA offered work in MD. I have been told by the company contracting me that I can do work under their number along their employees. My current understanding is that is not true and I must obtain a MD license.
answered on Jan 23, 2018
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
Does not answer calls,texts or voicemail. What legal options do I have?
answered on Dec 26, 2016
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.
- the contract was verbal. What should I do?
answered on Dec 26, 2016
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
i have a contract with a customer, in the contract the scope of work is outlined. The contract is a little vague but it dose say any changes will be discussed. long story short the customer damanded we added things, the work has been done is it ok to charge him even though a price was never... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2016
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.
IF I WANT HIM TO SIGN A PAPER THAT HE HAS FAILED TO PERFORM HIS DUTIES AS A CONTRACTOR AND HE WILL THEREFORE HAVE NO PROBLEM THAT WE WILL DEDUCT THE MONEY FROM THE BUILDING COST (THE SAME) ONE AS HE IS THE CONTRACTOR FOR AND HE IS SELLING THE BUILDING TO US. WHAT CODE SHOULD SHOULD WE USE?... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2016
I'm not sure from your question what you're trying to accomplish. But Maryland contractor laws are strict. Consult with counsel.
answered on Oct 16, 2016
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.
Today a lady from cidiside days she works with HUS and I've been the victim of a rental scam. The home belongs to HUD and I received a fake lease and now I'm up to be Evicted. I have 3 small children I don't know what to do
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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.
We bought our house back in 2001. We recently decided to sell the property and came to know the previous owner had the permit only for the deck and a screened porch and just months before selling the property to us he had some contractor put in some windows and drywall to make it look like a sun... View More
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