Contractors who want to file a lien on a residential property need to first file a Notice of Unpaid Balance (the “NUB”) within 60 days of having...

Can your neighbor dig up and burn something that was 90 percent on your property?

I think that you will get more informed responses if you present your question under real estate rather than land use. It sounds like you have...

Can a person sell a house with a judgment on it without first paying the person who put the judgment on it?

Regardless of their skill level, it would be hard for any attorney to make a qualified recommendation on this limited information. I would...

You should be able to. Depending on the language of the written contract that was executed, suing for consequential damages (damage to the interior...

As a contractor can you bill your client for the amount of time it takes you towalk from a parking garage to your work location?

It depends on the terms of your agreement. However, an employee’s commute to the project is not usually compensated by an employer or project...

Can my neighbor post home made boundary stakes?

I agree with the prior commentator. The stakes may be useful indicators, but you will need a licensed surveyor to provide a survey to settle any...

Improperly installed roof? Do I Need to sue or let him sue me for nonpayment

If the new roof was truly a gift, the lack of consideration might spoil the viability of any claim against the contractor based on a contract. ...

I am not sure that four months' time is sufficient for mold to grow in an attic with a leaking roof. Did you see the contractor remove the old...

Bad roof job caused interior damage. Can you make a claim on the subcontractors policy if the GC does not have proper insurance?

Construction claims are notoriously dependent on the fine details, so if the scale of your damages warrants, I second the prior comments and...

What can I do now?

I second Ms. Margolies. Who is named in the lease and who signed it? Your responsibility will probably come down to the language in the lease...