Should I file a civil suit, or sue my contractor?
Keeping in mind that I am not a New York attorney, a quick Google search shows that small claims court in NY is limited to claims of $5,000 and...
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Construction and development Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Business
Keeping in mind that I am not a New York attorney, a quick Google search shows that small claims court in NY is limited to claims of $5,000 and...
The first answer is that if you can do it, you have to wait a lot longer and, practically speaking, if your landlord has a mortgage, it likely...
You have some other issues than just filing the lien. You mention that there will be a consumer complaint. You really need to get an attorney who...
One of the keys for me here is your statement that the contractor was paid for your work. This often defeats many suretyship defenses, such as in...
The first question that I have is, "Was the check you received a joint check, with their name on it and you forged their name then deposited it in...
While I am not a South Carolina attorney, this seems like a no brainer. The only possible issue is what the understanding was about going forward...
Generally, there are few things that actually NEED to be notarized. They tend to fall into the category or affidavits and things to be recorded...
A Mechanic's Lien expires on the sixth anniversary of the date that it was recorded with the County Recorder. I have attached a link to the...
Do Not Release Your Lien Without More Information. I file a lot of mechanic's liens for clients and I have been for almost 30 years. I get calls...
One issue to consider is whether the contractor is still in business. If you don't already know, you can try calling the phone number to see who...