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Q: How do I break a construction contract without massive compensation fees

The contract says if we break the contract we are responsible for 70% of the cost. Due to unplanned pregnancy we can no longer afford the windows or the 7500 compensation

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Feb 1, 2016

If it is within three days from signing the contract, you may be within your rights to renege on the deal. If you are more than that in time, consider retaining an attorney to assist you in negotiating a compromise that will save the contractor the trouble of filing the case in court.

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Q: Is a contractors invoice the same as a contract?

We signed a contractors invoice that the contractor submitted to the insurance company. On the invoice, he listed many things that he never did (presumably, to get more money from the insurance company). Are we potentially on the hook for the entire amount? The invoice was 46000. We have paid... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Dec 10, 2015

Take the documents to an attorney for a precise review.

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Q: I was going to trade my car with this guy from providence we each made iut bill of sale then he stole my registration

What can i do to get my car back

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on May 22, 2015

The police should be notified.

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Q: How do you know if small claims court is the appropriate forum for handling a dispute with a roofing contractor?

We hired a contractor to replace the roof of our barn at our residence. We paid him $2,500.00 as a deposit. The work and the skill level of the men on the job was horrible. Some of the workers had never done a roof before and told us that. They did not do the work or to the standard as outlined... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Dec 19, 2012

$2500 is the jurisdictional limit of the Small Claims Court - So, as long as your damages are not in excess of that amount,Small claims may be a good place for you. However, if the remedial work exceeded that amount, you may wish to enter the District - or even Superior Court. The contractor's... View More

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