Am I legally bound to pay a contractor for work that has not yet been completed even though there was no written contract?
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Answered on January 17, 2015
Probably not. The Home Improvement Act requires that the contract be in writing, with certain terms included. Do a web search for Connecticut...
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How to remove name from foreclosure case after quitclaim and bankruptcy discharge?
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Answered on January 17, 2015
I doubt you can force them to remove it. You may be able to convince them to withdraw against you, but that is unlikely. I do not believe that...
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How long has he have to be incarcerated for? When is he eligible for a halfway house if hes already made parole?
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Answered on January 16, 2015
inmates in CT can earn good time credits for early release by behaving, taking classes, etc. He may have earned enough good time to be released...
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How would a contractor who is sued for a lot of money pay it?
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Answered on January 16, 2015
Hopefully your not the contractor. If you are, ask your lawyer. Otherwise, if he had insurance, that could be used. If the insurance is not...
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I just bought a house and sellers lied on the house disclosures what can I do about it?
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Answered on January 16, 2015
Talk to a litigation lawyer in your area. By raising the issue with them and accepting the money, it sound like there may be some sort of...
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What are Connecticut laws regarding intestate succession when a legal heir/beneficiary dies before the estate is distributed?
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Answered on January 16, 2015
Look at CT General Statutes, 45a-439. If she survives him, by any measurable period, she inherits and her share goes to her beneficiaries. Can...
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What rights do I have?
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Answered on January 16, 2015
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdictional Act (UCCJA) says that the state the child lived in for the last 6 months is the home state, and before...
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Is there a law that states there must be a fence between business and residential properties?
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Answered on January 16, 2015
Unlikely to be a law, but there may be zoning codes that deal with this directly. I would go to whatever department deals with zoning and land...
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Are there attorney's that represent disability patients on limited income, free, or low charge? I have a real estate problem,
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Answered on January 16, 2015
You should check with your local bar association to see. Several states have legal aid clinics or pro bono groups that will help people for a low...
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What does it cost to have a lawyer help with a tenant that isn't paying rent
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Answered on January 16, 2015
It will certainly cost more than $1080, but since they still occupy, and seem to the kind of people who are not going to pay February or March and...
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