Questions answered by Elizabeth Marguerite Broussard

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What should i do if as the sub contractor i don't get paid by the contractor that was hired by the company?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

Most likely your only route will be against your customer rather than the owner. However, a conversation with more specifics with an attorney may...

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My question concerns HOAs. How can a residential neighborhood get rid of an HOA if the HOA is not doing anything?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 18, 2015

It sounds like what you need to do is not dissolve the HOA, but to revive it and get new folks in the HOA to run for office - like yourself - who...

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My home owner's insurance recommended a construction company. I signed a contract but do not want the work done by them.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 18, 2015

Generally speaking, you must have furnished labor or material at the job site to be entitled to a lien. Also, if the property is a homestead owned...

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I own a roofing company. We did the leg work getting claims approved, contract signed and they gave someone else the work. my

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

Many roofing companies have similar contract terms, but you need to confer with an attorney familiar with the Texas Home Solicitation Act and...

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Breach of construction contract at closing

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

You've got two issues - whether your builder breached its contract by charging you tha marketing fee, and determining the cause of your leaks and...

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Is it more difficult to seek declaratory judgement to void a CNC if the agreement was negotiated with a lawyer?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 28, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys that for a legal issue of this nature, you will need a consultation with an attorney who has reviewed what you...

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Can a tree company whom I have paid $2200.00 to put a lien on my house? I just received a bill saying they are owed $4000.00.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 28, 2015

I agree with Mr. Lautin. I'll add that if your house is a homestead, a service provider can't put a lien on your home without a written contract...

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Do we need a real estate attorney? Is this even legal?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on October 09, 2014

Understandable! The title company had to know this more than 2 days before closing - unless the deed was not recorded. Buying a flipped house has...

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We owe vendor. Can we make payments thus legally halting any legal action on their part?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on October 09, 2014

Partial payments won't halt lawsuits, but if large enough, they provide incentive not to incur the attorney's fees and court costs that a lawsuit...

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Can I use the logo of an insurance company in my advertisement? Specifically referring that I sue them.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on October 09, 2014

Bad idea. You would be using their trademark in your advertising. That screams "TRO."

Elizabeth Marguerite Broussard's Answers (431)

What should i do if as the sub contractor i don't get paid by the contractor that was hired by the company?

My question concerns HOAs. How can a residential neighborhood get rid of an HOA if the HOA is not doing anything?

My home owner's insurance recommended a construction company. I signed a contract but do not want the work done by them.

I own a roofing company. We did the leg work getting claims approved, contract signed and they gave someone else the work. my

Breach of construction contract at closing

Is it more difficult to seek declaratory judgement to void a CNC if the agreement was negotiated with a lawyer?

Can a tree company whom I have paid $2200.00 to put a lien on my house? I just received a bill saying they are owed $4000.00.

Do we need a real estate attorney? Is this even legal?

We owe vendor. Can we make payments thus legally halting any legal action on their part?

Can I use the logo of an insurance company in my advertisement? Specifically referring that I sue them.