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My husband stated a partnership construction company last years he owns 49%. We want out of the company what should we do?
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Answered on June 21, 2010
Partners owe fiduciary duties to their fellow partners. This means that a partner owes the highest duty of loyalty and care to his partner. Under...
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Can tenants claim compensation from their landlord due to extensive construction in the building they live in?
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Answered on June 19, 2010
The lease could provide some relief. So, read the lease first. The lease may indicate what happens if some of the leased space is reduced or...
Roof Subcontractor didn't get paid by General Contractor. Am I liable to Subcontractor as a homeowner?
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Answered on June 15, 2010
The Contractor could be liable for fraud if you had the Contractor sign a lien waiver under oath attesting to full payment for his labor and...
If I paid a contractor to perform work on my home, can the subcontractor he used file a lien against my property?
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Answered on June 15, 2010
Texas law protects homeowners and their homesteads. If the pool is at your home, and the home is your homestead, you may have some additional...
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After Being forced to forclose on Unfinished New construction the city is suing me for violation of chapter 27?
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Answered on June 07, 2010
As a general rule, the owner of the property is responsible for the condition of the property with respect to third parties, like the City and the...
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Can i sue to get my money back
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Answered on June 05, 2010
You should document the work not done or not done correctly. First, take digital photographs (with the date on the image) of the defective or...
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Do I need to file a law suit after filing a stop Notice, or can we just get paid direct sometines?
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Answered on June 04, 2010
Without a contract directly with the City, the City is not likely to pay you. The prime contractor may have posted a payment bond (such bonds are...
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This is the first time I hired a contractor to install hardwood flooring in my home.They have not completed the job. They have
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Answered on June 04, 2010
You first need to create a paper trail, and document the contractor's defaults. You should take photographs of the defective work -- it is best to...
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What rights do I have if I have a Land contract and the Seller did not adhere to the conditions in the Contract?
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Answered on June 03, 2010
Generally, you have to put the seller on notice that the seller has defaulted under the contract. The best way to provide notice is by certified...