What steps do we take to get reimbursed for the emergency plumbing costs we paid for after the pipes busted in our bathroom?

The landlord will be liable for anything that may have breached a warranty of habitability, such as the pipes. However, it is not likely that the...

You could try to send them a demand letter threatening to sue them in small claims court. They might decide that it isn't worth their time to...

Can contractor invest in repairing other's homes based on projected sales profits -- that's legal? That's safe to do?

There are several questions here that themselves beg further questions. I normally try to give a concise and helpful answer on these boards, but in...

As a contractor, what are the options available to me when an AHJ building department refuses plans that are code compliant?

This is a tricky issue because (as I'm sure you know) you don't want to get a bad reputation with the city and have it affect how the inspectors...

It sounds like you are in a subdivision that was built by a large builder, like KB Homes or Lennar. How long is the lease, and did you pay a...

I am trying to get out of a signed contact with Sears for a new roof.

You should be able to get out of this contract. Typically contractors are bound by the estimate they put in the contract, and if they made...

What option do I have for a common fence dispute when neighbor’s house was under escrow, and seller agreed to pay half?

This is a complicated question, and an attorney would need to see the buyer's escrow addendum to accurately give advice. Was it written in the...

Can a General Contractor hold a subcontractor liable for defects, when it was the GC who caused the defects, not the sub?

If you finished your scope of work and it was the GC's fault that the sealant was ruined, then you should be able to lien for the full unpaid...

Can I as a design professional put a lein on a commercial property that my client is renting?

Design professionals can put a lien on a property if they meet several requirements. To start, a design professional is defined as a licensed...

What would dissolving a 501c3 entail ?

The basic process involves voting to dissolve the corporation, distributing the assets, and notifying the state and the IRS. For a 501c3, assets...