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I am buying a rent-to-own home in TN. I have not signed a contract. Can I be charged a late fee, for first late payment?
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answered on Apr 7, 2022
You may want to rethink this transaction. The landlord will probably keep whatever money you pay him and file a Detainer Warrant.
I have an electricians license in TN as well as local business licenses. I have registered to pay business tax and franchise and excise tax on Tennessee. I live in Virginia and have formed my LLC in Virginia. Am I okay to use my local TN business licenses and my TN electrical license to perform... View More 
answered on Apr 1, 2022
You could register your VA LLC in TN as a foreign entity.
Hi! Im an independent contractor working in the audio engineering field. Back in November, the company managing production for a local venue asked one of their regular independents for recommendations for more people to bring in and I was asked to come in for one day. After completing the gig, the... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2022
If The company asked you to do the work -and you did the work- you should be entitled to be paid. The fact there is not a writing shouldn't prevent you from making a claim.
You may want to formally write them sending an invoice for your services - and if that doesn't work you... View More
I have paid 85% of the contract price but stopped making payments because I want to sue the seller for the amount I’ve paid so far. Does the non disclosure of the liens by the seller open the door for breach of contract and refund?
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answered on Jan 31, 2022
The Bulk Sale Law is probably violated. But you will need to examine your potential defendant. If no disclosure was made, then breach of contract may not have occurred. Obviously you did not check this out prior to purchase. Hire a competent attorney to examine your choices.
She would have ten votes and all other Board members would have only one vote.
answered on Nov 17, 2021
The owner with 10 units would likely have 10 votes as a member to vote for the board members being elected. Unless the bylaws say otherwise, that owner would have one vote on the board. Each board member has one vote regardless of the number of units owned.
Working condition. The dealership assured us they would have all repaired/restored to new condition under warranty. It has now been 6 months and they have not. I have been making camper payments all this time and it has sat on their lot waiting to be restored. I want my money back and to be... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2021
I recommend hiring a competent attorney to file an Action in Chancery for Rescission. You will not make any money but you should mitigate your losses.
My husband has had almost $8500 deducted from his paycheck for insurance premiums that have not been paid by the employer. What recourse do we have? I feel we are owed that money back. Also, we’re getting bills now for medical services / doctors appointments that we assumed we had coverage for.... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2021
Contact the employer to determine - if this is not resolved contact the department of labor.
Dealerships tell me that can't legally take land for trade.
answered on Aug 12, 2021
The dealership doesn't want to deal with the logistics of a title search and closing on your property. If you want to buy the vehicle - sell the property and then go buy your vehicle.
1 insurance carrier owes us almost $20k going back to Labor Day 2020. Can we sue for that?
answered on Jul 22, 2021
If the insurer had agreed to pay for your work as opposed to the insured then the insurer may be liable. If your contract/ agreement is with the insured- and the insurer is supposed to pay the insured- then your customer may have to pursue the insurer and your remedy may be against your customer-... View More
Am I personally liable for credit issued to my Sole Proprietor Name and Tax Identity Number if the credit card did not ask for my name and SSAN? They did not have me sign a Personal Guarantee?
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answered on May 25, 2021
As a sole proprietor, you are personally liable for the business debts. You are the sole proprietor entity.
Building location: Elizabethton, TN
Building will be used for owner's business, a machine shop.
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answered on May 3, 2021
You will need to consult with an attorney and get this advice. Many, many considerations are involved here, and there may not be a perfect answer. The LLC operating agreement must be read, applied or changed; Who will be the insured?; Liability concerns; the Member's Estate Planning;... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2021
Sorry, but you cannot patent a mere idea. You need to have an actual invention.
Once you do have the invention (see your patent attorney what the difference between an invention and a mere idea is), then you need to figure out how you are going to make money on it. That is the hard part.
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answered on Feb 17, 2021
As many as the incorporators and/or directors want.
In 2020, I joined a couple opening a business for a 25% share of the company. Since that decision I was working full time on the business putting in 80 hours a week average. My business partners told me their capital investment was through spending money on the business out of their personal... View More
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answered on Feb 3, 2021
Yes, but better to sue them for fraud and go for civil damages.
I had a verbal contract to design a simple website for someone i know. I asked the standard half up front and half when done. I started getting red flags almost halfway through the process, he didn't want a contact page for consumers etc. After that, i started recording all conversations and... View More
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answered on Nov 21, 2020
Based on what you have described, you may have a valid and enforceable contract. Whether or not it is a good idea for you to file a lawsuit to recover the unpaid amount depends on a number of factors. First, how much does he owe you? If you file a lawsuit in general sessions court you will be taxed... View More
I have contacted every agency I can think of in Tennessee to find out if I need a license to manufacture lotions, soap and Bath Bombs in Tennessee. Everyone says they know if no requirement. If this is true, is there a county or city license I need?
answered on Oct 30, 2020
You would need a business license for the city / county where you are dong business. Beyond this the soap products are regulated -
I am attaching below a link that may help you get some guidance.... View More
I formed a business with 4 other individuals. We have decided to dissolve the business. We have split the debt (accrued before and after the formation of the llc) equally. The charges were made on 2 partners personal credit cards. We all have made monthly payments on the card. I have informed... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2020
You can file a suit- but in the suit they will be entitled to request copies of any proof of the debt- which may include the credit card statements.
Can he be a 50/50 shareholder?
answered on Oct 12, 2020
Look at TCA 62-2-601 and 602 - This explanation is from the State's website: A corporation, partnership, or firm offering architectural, engineering, or landscape architectural services to the public may engage in the practice of architecture, engineering, or landscape architecture in... View More
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answered on Oct 7, 2020
a Notary can notarize documents. A notary should not create legal documents.
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