http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/construction-development.html Avvo.com - Construction Questions http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/did-not-get-full-disclosure-on-monthly-hoa-when-i--166522.html I'm currently under escrow and estimate to close on 12/03/09. Couple days ago, I found out that the $345 monthly HOA included a $60 Special Assessment, which expires Dec 2011. This Special Assessment began back to Dec 2006 when the developer was sued for some construction problem and the short fall settlement fee was levied to each unit. The owner of the property I offered decided to pay this fee monthly for 60 months instead of pay upfront the fee. This is a short-sale and I refused to take over this Special Assessement since it happened back to 2006 when I wasn't even there. My agent said that I agree to the $345 HOA when I submited the offer. When I submitted the offer, I assumed the $345 is a regular assessment. My agent shoud research/inform of these disclosures. Am I wrong in this? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:47:34 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/if-i-have-been-reduced-to-a-part-time-employee-do--163664.html I was sent away to a foreign country for 1 year for global development. Before leaving on the assignment the company said I could not quit for 3 years after the assignment or I would have to pay them back. Half way through the year the company cut my salary without notice. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:54:22 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/failed-septic-system-161033.html We purchased our newly constructed home in Feb. 2004. Our septic system has failed as of Aug. 2009. Upon inspection by the Town, County, & Independent contractor, our system was not installed according to the approved plans. The Engineer who designed the plans for the system signed off stating "To the best of my knowledge, the system was installed according to approved plans." We have a 6 year structural warranty with our home which will be up in Feb. 2010. The developer that built our house has since changed the name of his company and is now building under a different name. Is it worth it to pursue legal action against the developer? Our estimated repairs for the system are anywhere between $10-20K. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:48:43 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/can-amended-homeowners-restrictions-require-you-to-160262.html I bought a house 5 years ago and the homeowners restrictions allowed us to construct a wood fence. Now, a new developer has amended the original restrictions and prohibited wood fences, Do I have to tear my fence down? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:09:26 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/i-hired-a-contractor-to-paint-my-house--they-did-n-157678.html Do I have to pay the contractors for a job they never finished. They worked only a short period of time. I was under a deadline for bank financing and needed the job to be completed. They stopped showing up and did not return my calls. I thought they quit. I finished the job myself. Now that the job is done they are asking me for the rest of the money. Do I have to pay them? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:19:01 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/what-is-706-13-wis-stats-156595.html my lawyer served a notice of intent to file a lien claim then dropped it and said the property owner could file an action against us for damages including punitive damages and we could be held liable for attorney fees under 706.13 stats. we were hired to remodel a building and when the work was done we never got paid .Hired a lawyer and now we have nothing but a lawyer bill .. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:50:36 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/difference-between-single-family-residence-and-det-155718.html In a new construction, if the builder says the community is a detached condominiums, but says that the land is owned by the buyer, including the house, front yard and the backyard, in that case, how is it different than a single family residence? Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:02:20 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/new-construction-delays-154698.html I signed a contract for a condo unit preconstruction back in 2005. There were significant delays on the developer's side in completing the building. They have finally indicated the building is complete and that they are ready to beging closing on the units, however I no longer which to purchase the unit. Is there an argument I can make the contract should be nullified due to the length of time that has passed. The contract did not contain an estimated closing date. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:26:56 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/our-builder-is-threatening-a-lien-and-foreclosure--151864.html We hired a contractor and have paid all cash thus far. All that remains is the 3% Retention and disputes of about $5,000.00. However, the contractor has failed to complete the Punch List and not addressed other items that should result in a reduction in the final amount owed. We have provided the Contractor with the specific issues and photographic evidence. We have requested he adjust the final billing, but as yet he claims we have failed to respond and notified us of his intent to file a lien and proceed to foreclosure. Any advice other than hire an attorney? Thank you. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:46:29 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/i-had-two-screenplays-stolen--defendants-used-my-m-150217.html I submitted the above heading regarding a copyright case. I did receive two candid responses, was very appreciative of the attorneys opinions, and learned a lot. Fortunately I have had to pursue only one other large business case in my life as well as a few 'Small Claims' cases. (Cost of doing business). Since I only go to court when I have to, I have never lost a case. In response to one attorneys comments where few attorneys will take my case seriously and many will choose not to become involved with the case. This is so true. Thank God I did not give up on my large 'Breach of Contract' case. After twelve law firms stated that I did not have a case, I finally found a lawyer who saw it as I did. 30 minutes into the deposition we won the case. If the truth is on your side NEVER GIVE UP!!! Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:16:01 PDT