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Is the general contractor responsible for work of all subcontractors and guarantee - foundation has serious structural issues.

James's answer | Answered on September 03, 2013

More information is needed, but, generally, yes. Key issues remain as to timing. When did you discover the problem? That will trigger limitations...

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I paid a contractor to do some work in 2008 and the workmanship is poor. He incorporated and is out of business. What do I do?

James's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

I do not practice in your state, so you must talk to an in-state lawyer. It may be that the contractor, though out of business, had insurance at...

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Can a real estate claim for fraud, concealment, and conspiracy include punitive damages in settlement negotiations?

James's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

More information is needed for a full assessment. Generally, you can recover punitive damages for those claims, but it does not mean that you...

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My brother just learned that his tenant is operating a child care center at his rental property. How can he shut this down?

James's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

Feel free to have your brother contact me for an initial consultation. Some more information is needed, but this may not need to go to court,...

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My uncle paid us to put in new tub months later he said the new tub was cracked &wants us to pay new persons bill for new tub.

James's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

More information is needed. In addition to disputing the claim because the crack may not have been your fault (could it have been caused by an...

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Do I need a lawyer?

James's answer | Answered on August 27, 2013

More information is needed, but feel free to contact me for a free initial consultation. The problem is that it could cost more to repair faulty...

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Had a patio installed, after we paid, it rained and we found out the patio did not drain. What can we do?

James's answer | Answered on August 13, 2013

More information is needed. Did you have a written agreement? Have you paid in full, or just in part? If you have paid in full, then you're...

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My wife signed a contract for a new roof. The three day rescind period was misstated in the contract. Is the contract binding?

James's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

The answer is "maybe, maybe not." As indicated in one or more of the other responses, there is no way to know without reviewing the agreement. ...

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If a contractor takes over 5 figures & doesn't finish work & has done this to more than a dozen people.

James's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

You should find a construction lawyer in your area to assess options. I cannot speak for NJ, but in Ohio we chased a builder with a similar...

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How do I sell my home legally with unpermitted work? How do I disclose that on discloser form?

James's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

You are right to be very careful about this. One of the questions on the disclosure form gets to this point. You have to answer it honestly. You...

James Thomas Dixon's Answers (210)

Is the general contractor responsible for work of all subcontractors and guarantee - foundation has serious structural issues.

I paid a contractor to do some work in 2008 and the workmanship is poor. He incorporated and is out of business. What do I do?

Can a real estate claim for fraud, concealment, and conspiracy include punitive damages in settlement negotiations?

My brother just learned that his tenant is operating a child care center at his rental property. How can he shut this down?

My uncle paid us to put in new tub months later he said the new tub was cracked &wants us to pay new persons bill for new tub.

Do I need a lawyer?

Had a patio installed, after we paid, it rained and we found out the patio did not drain. What can we do?

My wife signed a contract for a new roof. The three day rescind period was misstated in the contract. Is the contract binding?

If a contractor takes over 5 figures & doesn't finish work & has done this to more than a dozen people.

How do I sell my home legally with unpermitted work? How do I disclose that on discloser form?