Do I need to pay "extras" charged after the construction job was completed?

The contract language you quoted did not specify that change orders had to be executed prior to contractor performing the work. It is hard to say...

Can a new buyer disregard my lifelong lease and get me out?

When you sell the property the deed will have to provide that you have a life estate, with the new owner having the reversionary interest. Its not...

Purchased an item online, seller did not bill me. Item arrived. They called asking for payment. Can I keep the item for free?

I think you know the answer to this already, but of course you have to pay. You entered your credit card payment info, and the seller will...

What do I do if general contractor refuses to cooperate with the dept. of consumer affairs Suffolk Co, NY?

HI, I think you may have posted on this situation before. Let me first attempt to calm you down. Don't let this become an emotional drag. The...

Served with a mechanics lien from a subcontractor who first claimed 1766 and now wants 2266. Contractor says he paid him. help

First, the most important record is your records, showing that you paid your contractor. Subs can not collect in New York if there is no money due...

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Mechanics Lien Lawsuit: Can I sue my client for non-payment of architectural services without a written contract.

OF course your client will have defenses for why they didn't pay you during the project. But in general, yes, you can sue to foreclose on your...

If he has not worked on the project for a year he can't file a lien, as his time to do so would have expired. However he can sue. Your defense is...

I feel a contractor over charged me for work done.

to be perfectly honest, your best bet is to talk to him and have him fix the items you don't like and negotiate what you think is over priced. At...

Would you use an addendum or would you use an amendment for adding a project to an executed production services agreement?

It depends on the original agreement and how it is structured. It could be as simple as executing an amendment, which states that the description...

Under operation of law, the lien automatically expires after one year if it is not extended or if an action to foreclose with a notice of pendency...