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How Do I Force a Landlord to Make Repairs in Virginia?
We entered into a lease agreement under the assumption that the landlord was an honorable man. Prior to signing the lease we asked for the following to be done: A window with broken seal be replaced, first floor wood floors be refinished, fireplaces and chimney cleaned and inspected. He agreed and the list is an addendum to the lease. He has failed to perform any of these ta...
01/04/2011 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Virginia | #23934Can I Hire Another Contractor to Finish the Work if I'm Not Satisfied With the Current Contractor?
How long must I give a contractor to finish a job he has started and warranty work to also be redone? I hired a contractor to redo two bathrooms for me. He finished the first and rework has been done and more needs to be done and he has been paid for this one. The second one he has completed but also has rework that needs to be redone. He has not asked for payment on the second...
12/29/2010 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: South Carolina | #23896How Can I Get Repaid on a Promissory Note I Gave to My Son's Former Wife?
My son and his wife recently got divorced. Prior to that I lent my son $44000.00 He repaid his half, according to court documents his ex-wife is liable for the other half. My son has to pay several thousands of dollars due to her from his stock options. I don't believe I will ever see this money from his ex unless I take action. What are my options?
12/07/2010 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: New York | #23775Can I Get Paid for Custom Work that was Rejected as Unsatisfactory?
I am a costume designer that is contracted by dance studios for custom costuming. I was recently contracted for 17 costumes. Because I've worked for her previously and have a good reputation as a designer, she gave me creative freedom to create the costumes with only general directions of the basic 'look'. The details were completely up to me as she said she trusted my judgemen...
11/20/2010 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Florida | #23679Can I Keep a Person's Property if They Owe Me Money?
I was hired to move stuff from a house friends were letting go into foreclosure, before mortgage company took possession of the property. I moved an antique piano (at my own expense $230, but I did not have their permission before hand) to my house for safe keeping. I moved their other possessions to their other home and told them they owed me $350 for that alone. They refused ...
08/11/2010 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Georgia | #22882How Do I Sue a Property Manager in Another State for Rent Proceeds Withheld?
What legal action can we take against a property manager who has failed to turn over rental income? We own a condo in Maui which is a vacation rental. Our property manager has basically been spending the rental money he takes in. He owes us over $11,000 as we have not received any money from him since March. We have gotten all kinds of excuses as to why he can't pay us. Now he...
07/28/2010 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: California | #22770Should I Continue Doing Business With Someone After They Breach a Contract?
I was selling these car part from a friend. We made a deal that I would promise to pay him $3600 over a 2 mouth period for 220 of these chips. The deal went with 2 delivery's a mouth one for $1000 for 60 chips and the second delivery was supposed to be 50 chips $800. On the second drop of they only produced 25 chips. After that we stopped during business. He felt I was making t...
06/24/2010 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: California | #22461How Do I Sue a Defendant in Another State for Breach of Contract?
I paid a $1000 deposit to a guy to purchase and install central air in my house, with $200 remaining to be paid upon installation. We agreed on a time for installation, but he never showed up, nor has he called or returned my calls. I have a written contract. He is from Michigan; I'm in Indiana. What am I looking at?
06/21/2010 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Indiana | #22442Can I Get Damages for Injury to My Pet in Transportation?
My dog was damaged in a pet transport...can I get a refund on my transport fees or punitive damages for the dog I paid $500+ to transport a new dog from TN to Northern CA. The dog has a huge urine scalding sore on her hip due to no padding in the crate. They have said the will help with the vet fees and the grooming bill. I feel under the circumstances I should either get...
06/04/2010 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Oregon | #22315Can the Price Be Increased After a Contract for Sale Has Been made?
I purchased some custom furniture for $6,771 on Sunday. I paid 50% of the value via credit card with the balance to be paid upon delivery. Approximately 20 minutes after I left the store, I was called and told that they made a mistake and an additional +/- $1000 would be required. I have a quote signed by both parties showing the total and the 50% deposit paid including the c...
06/01/2010 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: North Carolina | #22285