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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Construction Law for Nevada on
Q: If company adds fees to final Invoice but never gave me a change order for nor agree too as I liable to pay?

Also didn’t sign it, tons of work wasn’t completed nor happy with. I paid majority but the extra fees they are trying to add on never happened nor was I advised until day we met in person. Never signed a change order like I did previously.

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answered on Jan 24, 2024

In Nevada, the situation where a construction company adds fees to a final invoice without providing a change order, agreement, or obtaining your signature raises concerns regarding the legitimacy of those additional charges. If significant work remains incomplete and you are dissatisfied with the... View More

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Q: Creditor says and account shows, my car was paid in full… after 8 payments, but paid by the dealership due to fraud

I have been making payments to the creditor bank (not dealership in-house financing), and that bank just informed me that the car paid-in-full (as does my account statement), and they said it was due to some fraud on the dealerships side. The dealership has paid off that debt. Does this put me in... View More

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answered on Nov 15, 2023

It sounds like the dealership may have committed fraud by fraudulently obtaining financing for the car. As a result, the creditor bank has paid off the debt, and you are now the vehicle owner outright. You are not obligated to pay the dealership anything further.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Nevada on
Q: I used an online resume builder. Errors on their end caused me to send my resume to 2 dozen companies with major errors.

I paid a small fee for a resume building company and whenever I updated my job description field, their online system updated it in 2 fields - deleting and replacing what I had already added. I didn't realize this at first, so after updating my resume to specifically first the position I was... View More

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answered on Oct 5, 2023

If the resume builder had technical errors that directly impacted your job search, you might have a claim for breach of contract or negligence against them. The crux would be proving damages – in this case, missed employment opportunities due to their errors. In the immediate term, consider... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for Nevada on
Q: Can a lease contract fee be increased 300%?
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answered on Oct 4, 2023

n Nevada, if you are in the middle of a fixed-term lease (e.g., a 12-month lease), your landlord cannot increase the rent or any fees unless it's specifically stipulated in the lease agreement. However, once the lease term ends and if you move to a month-to-month tenancy or sign a new lease,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Nevada on
Q: Stated in contract for the dealer to fix or replace something in order to agree w/ purchase,is it voidable if not met?

Is the contract voidable if not met? Reasonable timeframe? Please help

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answered on Oct 4, 2023

If a specific provision is included in a contract, such as an agreement by the dealer to fix or replace a certain item, that provision generally creates a contractual obligation. If one party does not uphold their end of the agreement, the other party may have grounds to claim breach of contract.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Nevada on
Q: If a storage unit fire was caused by someone "unsupervised or unattended", (possibly living illegally in unit), am I

able to sue for gross negligence? My household insurance is certainly inadequate. Thank you.

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answered on Oct 4, 2023

In Nevada, if a fire in a storage unit was caused by someone's negligent or reckless behavior, especially if they were living in the unit against the facility's policies, you may have grounds to pursue a claim for damages. Typically, the liability can fall on the person who caused the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Nevada on
Q: If a storage unit fire was caused by someone "unsupervised or unattended", (possibly living illegally in unit), am I

able to sue for gross negligence? My household insurance is certainly inadequate. Thank you.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 13, 2023

Yes, you can possibly sue the person who caused the fire for negligence or gross negligence. Gross negligence is somewhat harder to prove but could give rise to punitive damages if you sustained bodily injuries from the fire.

There are strategic reasons why you might not choose to sue...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Business Law and Internet Law for Nevada on
Q: I am in the state of Nevada. I recently came across an advertisement from a licensed car dealership for a car for $1

Is this a binding price? Excluding any document and processing fees. The ad includes VIN number and all car details.

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answered on Jul 18, 2023

In general, advertisements are considered invitations to make an offer, not binding contracts themselves. However, there are exceptions and legal principles to consider. In Nevada, if the ad includes the VIN number and all the car details, it might be seen as a specific offer rather than a mere... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Government Contracts for Nevada on
Q: Best way to find business attorney for contracts

Looking for highly rated fantastic business attorney to draft agreements between myself and investor. It includes elements of real estate and also casinos in NV

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 7, 2024

A Los Angeles or Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Attorneys here can't respond to you with offers of their services. The format here is limited to quick Q & A. You could search attorneys on your own, and supplement your searches with the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Civil Rights for Nevada on
Q: Rental car owner claims 100% of our deposit due to a "no dirt road" rule even though we did return car in best condition

Hi there,

We've rented a campervan in Las Vegas for 23 days and the owner has ruled in his contract that we are not allowed to drive on dirt roads with exception 1/4mile to/from campgrounds.

Otherwise he will claim 100% of the 1k deposit.

We have returned the car safe... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 31, 2023

There is no law which prohibits the parties from agreeing to such a term in a rental agreement.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Rights and Government Contracts for Nevada on
Q: Aiding And Abetting The Enemy is defined in The United States Constitution, isn’t it? Where may I find it?

I would like to read the article of The United States Constitution which defines Treason and how it is punishable.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 12, 2023

You could find it in Article III, Section 3. " ...adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort." Good luck

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Nevada on
Q: a contract says they will transfer a life insurance policy with approximate cash value of $68,000. The amount was actual

actually $63000. am i entitled to the $5000 difference?

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 9, 2023

Probably not. This is an issue of mutual mistake. You are not entitled to take advantage of another's mistake. The facts you gave said an APPROXIMATE value of $68000, this seems to be close enough to the actual value of the policy. This case arises under CONTRACT law. You need to discuss with... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Collections for Nevada on
Q: What do I do if I the website and phone lines for the finance company that owns my car are down and I can't make a pymnt

I owe on my car and the website has been "under maintenance" and their call center is always closed during open hours, not allowing me to make a payment

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Nov 23, 2022

There is always FedEx and the USMail.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law and Landlord - Tenant for Nevada on
Q: I am cleaning and fixing a house and exchange for low rent, I donated two cars that weren't running and now being evicte

At the house I am staying in I made an agreement with a person who manages the property for the owner, Hey agreement was that I would fix up the house and clean the property while I'm living here for a low rent, about the cars too this person many times and they've even mentioned about... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 2, 2022

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. At this point, you could reach out to local attorneys to discuss. A landlord-tenant attorney would probably be in the best position to advise about eviction. In terms of the cars, you already included Criminal Law for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury, Education Law and Health Care Law for Nevada on
Q: What are my options for if I’m injured at school?

I’m in medical assistant school and one of the other students gave me possible nerve damage at some point during a vein puncture or injection. I went to the doctor after alerting my teacher and the doctor told me my symptoms sounded like nerve damage and to see a specialist if I don’t see... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 16, 2021

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You ask about your options. A starting point could be to try to arrange a consult with an attorney. Most law firms that handle injury cases offer free initial consults. Whether or not an attorney identifies the basis... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Probate and Real Estate Law for Nevada on
Q: I was in contract to purchase a house in probate. The house was sold to some one else in court. I had no representation.

I was told not to come to hearing unless i objected to the sale. I thought the house was to be sold to me so i didnt go. The house was sold to some one else. I had no representation at hearing to counter offer any offers at that time. I have signed contract, sent earnst money which was cashed then... View More

Kirk Kaplan
Kirk Kaplan
answered on May 16, 2021

The short answer to your question is: Likely not.

Sale of real property through the probate process subject to court confirmation is ALWAYS subject to overbid in the in-court auction. Your signed contract, despite the estate accepting your offer, is still considered an "offer"...
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1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law and Contracts for Nevada on
Q: I have a charge off on my vehicle. I was never notified and it has a 0 balance, I have the vehicle and bankruptcy wasn’t

I was never notified and NEVER missed a payment. Furthermore they applied my payments to the wrong account equaling 7000. Do I have any recourse?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 12, 2021

You can file claims with the three credit bureaus to correct the record. If they do, problem solved. If not, file suit against the company to correct the error.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Estate Planning and Probate for Nevada on
Q: My wife's uncle is embezzling funds from a trust. He wants to have her sign a new trust.

My wife's uncle is embezzling funds from a trust. He wants to have her sign a new trust. In the original trust, A, he has full discretion over funds. In trust fund B, he does not. He wants to merge trust fund B into trust fund A, so he can steal it.

What I'm curious about is... View More

Ana Maria Del Valle-Aguilera
Ana Maria Del Valle-Aguilera
answered on Jul 31, 2020

You should contact an attorney familiar with trusts and estates that can review the two trusts you make reference to and provide legal guidance. You don't mention the type of trust (revocable, irrevocable, etc.), and you mentioned the merging of the trusts and dissolution (of I guess trust B).... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Employment Law for Nevada on
Q: Looking for help for breach of contract

I have worked as a remote independent contractor recruiter working in Texas for a staffing agency located in Las Vegas, Nevada. My compensation was not paid completely as agreed in the contract and the agency made me work other job that was not described in the contract. I was told by my other... View More

Kyle Anderson
Kyle Anderson
answered on Jul 15, 2020

Sometimes these contracts have a clause that determines the state in which an action may be brought for a breach. I would review your contract and see which state you would need to bring action in, then start reaching out to employment law attorneys in that state for a consultation and to discuss... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability and Construction Law for Nevada on
Q: Discv'd 2 scratches in veh after hiring a landscaping bus. area of work was next to veh. withhold payment? what to do?

The landscaping company was hired to install irrigation lines and set pavers in the front yard. The crew was congregated next to our brand new 2020 4Runner with digging equipment. Discovered two scratches in the passenger side door this morning on our way to work. I want to support our local... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 9, 2020

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to arrange a meaningful consult with a local attorney, some things to keep in mind is that jurors could ask for proof that the business caused the scratches claimed, and whether it could be possible... View More

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