My closing was not funded on new a new house. My builder will not return my down payment. How do I take them into a mediation?

I'm wondering if you have any other recourse to get a loan approved. Otherwise, I sort of feel sympathetic to the builder. Your not getting loan...

While it is true that "specific performance" is sometimes a tough remedy to get, your cabinets may be of a type that the oak can be easily removed...

Does landlord compensate tenant with hotel room if rental unit is unsafe?

Your best bet is to speak to a landlord/tenant attorney. It may be that, armed with a better understanding of the law, you can persuade the...

General contractor charges a fee for a lien waiver?

Your contract may also provide that the contractor needs to furnish the lien waivers. If so, then asking for a separate fee would be double dipping.

I need to know if I am liable for repairs or for repairing or replaicng or doing more work when the landowner signed a release

Mr. Garcia makes a good point that a contractor doing your type of work can benefit from having a regular attorney. I have had clients over the...

How do I fight a fraudulent Mechanics Lien when nearly broke?

this could be more than just a lien dispute if the lien becomes a problem with getting the house sold. When you look for a local construction...

What's the next step if parent doesn't abide by mediation agreement?

It appears you don't have a lawyer, or else you would be asking this question to him or her. Many people try to handle domestic relations legal...

Can ex change mediation date if I do not agree?

You face a tough situation because mediation is aimed at reaching an agreement; even if you could force her to attend on a certain date, that won't...

My contractor is charging me more then what he originally quoted. We have no contract so can I just pay him the original amount

Your situation demonstrates the benefit of written contracts. Were there any emails or other communications that might serve to establish what the...

24 yrs glazier work for brother,when started brother promised,to take care if company does well.company multi million industry

I am not a Hawaii lawyer but I can see your situation has more to do with enforcing a contract than with construction law, per se. Oral (verbal)...