Questions answered by Peter Joseph Lamont

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Can the owner of a building, who served as his own general contractor, be sued for a construction defect by a subsequent owner.

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

In theory, yes you could be sued. You would have to bring claims against all of yoru subcontractors. I suggest that you speak to an attorney near...

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Can a landlord request late fee charges prior to a new lease agreement?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

In NJ the landlord would not be able to take the money from the security deposit. As for the late chagres i would need to see your lease and the...

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Dish Network - options to cancel recent (a week ago) ordered service upgrade that I did not receive?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

You should speak with an attorney. I would need to see the contract and related documentation.

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Can a buyer backout of a Real Estate Contract?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

Based only upon the information that you provided, he should not be allowed to back out. However, you should speak to your closing attorney to see...

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Fraudulent Misrepresentation in writing on application filled out by roommate

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

The way our legal system is set up, you can be sued for just about anything. Proving the case is a different issue. In order to file a complaint...

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Who is responsible for payment to a dentist, my daughter (20 years old) or me who signed the financial agreement?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

I would need some additional information. However, you are responsible be you signed the agreement. I woudl suggest that you speak to an attorney...

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An apartment complex said we signed a lease but we were filling out the application, can they hold us to the lease?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

You should speak to an attorney near you. I would need to see what you signed before i could provide you with a firm answer. My initial...

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Breach of business purchase contract (fail to disclose critical info) Misled earning. False medical billing

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

What is your question?

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Im buying a car and signed contract with 86miles on it. but car has 400miles. they r saying i cant back out. what is my rights?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

We have seen this before. You should see a consumer fraud attorney near you. You should not have to take the car and should be allowed out of the...

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What are the steps i need to take now?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

We have seen agreements like this with our clients. Most of the claims required us to file a consumer fraud suit against the defendant. Sometimes...

Peter Joseph Lamont's Answers (3717)

Can the owner of a building, who served as his own general contractor, be sued for a construction defect by a subsequent owner.

Can a landlord request late fee charges prior to a new lease agreement?

Dish Network - options to cancel recent (a week ago) ordered service upgrade that I did not receive?

Can a buyer backout of a Real Estate Contract?

Fraudulent Misrepresentation in writing on application filled out by roommate

Who is responsible for payment to a dentist, my daughter (20 years old) or me who signed the financial agreement?

An apartment complex said we signed a lease but we were filling out the application, can they hold us to the lease?

Breach of business purchase contract (fail to disclose critical info) Misled earning. False medical billing

Im buying a car and signed contract with 86miles on it. but car has 400miles. they r saying i cant back out. what is my rights?

What are the steps i need to take now?