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Q. Friend hired roofer change roof she found rain coming in walls and mold...

I'm not certain I fully understand the situation, but it appears to be one where your friend hired a roofer to change the roof, rain water continued to come in, after which she took part of funds that...

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Q. I did some work for a homeowner and now he doesn't want to pay the bill

Go to the mortgage and conveyance office of your parish and file the bill as a mechanic's lien against his home. You can also file suit in small claims court.

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Q. Can my bank email my contractor about my construction loan to discuss...

Yes, this is quite common banking practice. During any construction loan your contractor is liable to the bank for the construction loan--not the future property owner. If all goes well during...

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Q. My husband signed a roof contract and is now unemployed due to Covid-19.

If you and your husband did not sign the contract, then it's not your problem. You don't explain how the insurance company is involved.

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Q. A signed a contingency contract with 2 different contractors to do repairs...

More information to properly answer this question is needed and most likely a proper answer can only be provided if one were to review both contracts. If this the situation where the same parties wrote...

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Q. I received a deposit of 52000 dollars on a 71000 Dollar project and I only...

Please consult with a lawyer about the specifics of your case. Also, if you have been sued and served with paperwork, please know that you have a limited period of time in which to file an Answer...

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Q. Can dotd and contractor be liable for damage to my car from road construction

Your post suggests that the date of incident is in the year 2021----is that correct? If so, you may be out of time as in Louisiana you have 1 year from the date of incident in which to file your tort...

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Q. Can dotd and contractor be liable for damage to my car from road construction

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. At this point, you could try to arrange for a free or very brief consult with a local attorney to outline your...

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