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New neighbor says parents house, built in 1932, is 1 foot into his property, what legal law will protect my parents?
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Answered on June 15, 2020
Your parent's occupation of the property for decades is likely to establish at least a prescriptive easement. If your parents have paid property...
Is it legal for a contractor to call for inspections and close out on a building permit that they didn't pull?
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Answered on June 12, 2020
It is likely that the owner or the new contractor went to the building department and revised the building permit to reflect the new contractor. ...
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#Realtor: Can I make an offer for a house with a new agent?
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Answered on June 12, 2020
If you have a signed agreement with a licensed real estate agent for a property that the agent introduced you to, the agent is entitled to claim a...
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Is there a legal way out?
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Answered on June 11, 2020
There are rules governing contractors providing financing. There are legal restrictions governing home improvement contracts. I agree with the...
Verbal agreement and the actual document is different
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Answered on May 19, 2020
Elder law is one way to approach this, but I also suggest that an attorney experienced in construction take a look at your contract with the...
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Can you have a criminal conviction to the plumber who staged a fake "without water leak " video live show to an adjuster?
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Answered on May 08, 2020
It seems to me that you have a claim both against the plumber for engaging in misrepresentations of fact, and you have a claim against your...
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Boundaries issues and easement right
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Answered on April 03, 2020
Your neighbors do not have a legal obligation to provide you with their survey. Their threatened removal of your fence may be wrongful. You may...
Roofer didn't renew his insurance so now not licensed. Can we pay his crew directly and still file against his bond?
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Answered on April 02, 2020
You should only contract with licensed contractors. Paying an unlicensed crew of workers to perform construction work is asking for trouble. You...
Can I get my deposit back for a remodel if I cancel the job?
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Answered on April 02, 2020
The contractor is required to provide you with a home improvement contract, which includes a notification of your right to cancel. If you did not...
Can a workers of a subcontractor place lien on my property if they are not paid by subcontractor?
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Answered on March 23, 2020
Laborers who are working on a construction project involving private property can record a mechanic’s’ lien against the property for their unpaid...