Is there any codes that prohibits storage on a fire escape

Yes UCC and local housing codes prohibit blocking a required means of egress. All residential units require two proper means of egress. If the...

I own a townhouse which is for sale. There is a tenant in there on a lease until 02/28/2015. They have asked to renew it.

Ask buyer what they want but generally yes people want the propert fre and clear

Contractor not showing up, rarely responds to requests/emails, not meeting agreed on schedule (which is not in the contract)

That is a difficult situation for a new business owner, especially if the work is impeding your business. Before you start spending money on...

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I am a homeowner and had hired a contractor to remodel the house. The contract was signed on 05/05/2014 and the work started in

I am licensed in MA and previously worked administering the state building code remedies. You would have the benefit of the MA HIC law which...

2 attorneys deposing same person

If properly noticed for the dep by both attorneys it is not uncommon for attorneys to collaborate on taking dep testimony from a witness to save...

Can a contractor sue us with theft from work that he did 16 months ago but didn't pass inspection?

You should check your contract for right to withhold money, generally a contractor is not entitled to submit a change order for repairs to defects...

I offered my sub-tenant 'touch- up paint' service. It was written into the lease agreement because my contractor AGREED...

There is enough probably to show there was additional work agreed upon. While u r obligated to tenant commitments u can look to contract for...

Where can I find a sample motion to show cause to lift a construction lien that is barred by mandatory arbitration?

U can't file an OTSC to remove a lien especially due to an arbitration clause. Lien rights are non-waivable. There is an anti lien wavier statute....

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If your account is placed with a writ of execution but there are two different names on the account but the writ is for one.

U cannot garnish wages in PA unless it is a judgment for back rent

I did work for a General Contractor and did not get paid for the job. The GC has been paid. What is my recourse?

I have worked in construction law for more than 10 years, your situation and its effects are not unusual. So to remedy, first, look at your...