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Under Colorado law, specifically C.R.S. § 38-22-102, homeowners are afforded protection against mechanic's liens if they have fully paid the general contractor for the work done. This statute effectively shields homeowners in situations where the general contractor has received full payment but fails to compensate the subcontractors. In the context...
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Bill Henry
Real EstateMar 25, 2024
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Without more information, it is impossible to determine if you can back out of your contract. An attorney would need to fully understand your contract and your unique facts. You should contact an attorney as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, in Colorado, a seller can back out of a residential purchase and sale contract if the b...
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Bill Henry
Real EstateFeb 18, 2024
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From your description it appears your neighbor is encroaching on your property and violating your rights. As a landowner, you must take action or you risk losing your property or inadvertently granting your neighbor the right to use you property by your acquiesce.
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Bill Henry
Real EstateOct 20, 2023
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Based on the clause "The property is the security on the contract" in your insurance claim roof contract, you are ultimately responsible for the cost of the roof repair or replacement, regardless of whether the insurance company pays the full amount or not. This is a standard provision to ensure the contractor gets paid. If the insurance payout fal...
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Bill Henry
Real EstateOct 11, 2023
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Your Liability Under the Contract
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Bill Henry
Real EstateOct 11, 2023
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Under Colorado law, you have several options to consider for recovering the $3,000 deductible you had to pay due to the home inspector's negligence. Given that the amount in question is $6,000, this falls well within the jurisdictional limit for small claims court in Colorado, which is $7,500. Filing a case in small claims court is generally quicke...
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Bill Henry
Real EstateOct 2, 2023
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Generally speaking, once a property has been foreclosed upon and sold at auction, the previous owner typically loses all rights to the property. If the property was sold to a new owner, you would not have the legal right to move back in.
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Bill Henry
Real EstateAug 24, 2023
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I'm not sure if "somebody" refers to someone you did business with, such as a contractor, or fraud from an unknown party. Assuming this was a mechanic's lien (a type of lien filed by a contractor) and the lien was not properly filed and notice was not properly given, you can sue the contractor for filing a spurious lien. For more information see ...
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Bill Henry
Real EstateAug 11, 2023
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You can sue a contractor for
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Bill Henry
Real EstateJul 24, 2023
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In the state of Colorado, trees are legally classified into two distinct categories: Encroaching Trees and Boundary Trees. This terminology is important when it comes to tree disputes between neighbors.
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Bill Henry
Real EstateJul 18, 2023
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