If a contractor damages belongings during a renovation & the client cannot afford legal fees,what options are available to them?

Many contractors carry insurance for property damage they cause while working. You may want to ask the contractor for their insurance information. ...

You can learn about your rights against home improvement contractors here....

Can I sue a contractor for not returning to fix installation of furnace in massachusetts

Check the contract for any guidance for filing warranty claims. Often you are required to give notice by certified mail, which is a good idea even...

Can I put a mechanics Lien without a written contract?

If you are acting as a general contractor your lien rights are likely covered by MGL c. 254, s. 2. Or if you are a subcontractor it is likely MGL...

What are my options for a suit filed on my old partnership and based on it's current owners actions?

It's possible you were named by mistake. If you signed the original contract a few years ago she may have just assumed you were still an owner of...

Didn't receive payment for work as contractor ($10,000)

It depends on whether you are an employee or a subcontractor. If you are an employee there are several options provided by the Massachusetts Wage...

If a contract was breached should we be returned our deposit?

As the others have mentioned, the detailed language of your contract is very important. But since you said it is a very simple contract, that may...

Attaching affidavit to contempt filing help

Courts vary on filing procedures. The best thing to do is call the Clerk for the court you are in, explain what you are attempting to file, and ask...

What is the way to file case against home improvement contractor

The Massachusetts Attorney General has several resources for you to learn about your rights with a home improvement contractor dispute, as well a...

Can I take the general contractor or the homeowner to court for payment. should I put a lien on the property?

If you reached that number as a settlement of disputed claims, you might be bound by it. If you were agreeing to accept a lesser amount...