Is there legal grounds for damage when construction earth compaction equipment causes a domestic well to collapse?

I agree with counsel that may be able to recover damages here IF you can show that the well collapsed because of the equipment. You will...

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Can someone put a mechanic lien on my property if I have paid them over what I owed them?

If the job was over $500 in labor and materials, and if the contractor was not licensed, then he can't legally lien your property, and the...

If an heir to a house hires a contractor to do work on the house, and his helper is unlicensed, can the helper sue the heir?

I agree that the real question is whether the contractor himself has workers compensation insurance which covers this helper. An employee helper...

Esoteric language. Please help me decode this language

This language is confusing to anyone who's not an attorney. I agree with what the other attorney said. It would be unusual for you to sign this...

Does the contractor have the only set of keys to your garage? I'm not sure why you can't gain entry to the garage. If the project is complete and...

There are a lot of factors to consider here, and a careful review of the contract and change orders is essential. If final architect plans changed...

How to place a construction lien?

I agree that your friend may be able to record a lien for the value of the labor and materials he has done so far. There are many things to...

Do I need a lawyer?

I agree that you need to first write a letter to the contractor describing the problem, how many times you've asked them to fix it, and their...

Being the prime contractor on a public works project, do I send a Preliminary Notice or Stop Payment Notice?

I agree that you don't need to send a Preliminary Notice on a public project if your contract is with the public entity. You don't have Stop...

How do I get a specialty contractor's license when I'm self employed?

I agree that you get the experience time you need by working for other licensed contractors. You also get experience credit for a college...