NO,BUT IT'S A GOOD IDEA TO. YOU WILL BE REPONSIBLE FOR THE SUB CONTRACTORS WORK. TO BE SURE THERE IS NOT A STIPULATION PERTAINING TO THE JOB READ YOUR CONTRACT.
Yes. Self-employed persons are subject to garnishment under the same laws as those who are employed by a company/business. MI law follows federal guidelines, 30 x mininum wages of disposable income is exempt. (Ex. paid weekly 30 x 5.15=$154.50 is exempted). Amounts above that are subject to a maximum of 25% garnishment. In cases of self-employed persons the court will probably require proof of earnings, such as tax documents, bank accounts, etc.
I assume you were awarded a "Judgment and Decree Quieting Title" or some other order to that effect. There is no way to file a "lien" against the contractor--you already have a civil judgment. I would first contact the contractor licensing authority in your state--they will be able to see if the contractor has a cash bond to attach the judgment to. Second, I would call a real estate or construction law attorney--look for attorneys in the phone book who give "free consultations."
I suggest taking the contractor to small claims court. Small claims is fast, easy, informal, and requires no lawyer or legal knowledge. To have a successful case, you will need to have a licensed contractor finish the job. The amount of your claim would be the amount of money you paid the new contractor. If the amount in jeopardy exceeds the small claims jurisdictional limit, you must retain an attorney and sue in the court of general jurisdiction (Superior Court, Circuit Court, etc.--name varies by state). If you are looking for an attorney, if possible, choose one who will give you a free consultation. If this is not listed in their telephone book listing, just call attorneys and find one who will talk to you for free. Another powerful tool for consumers is a website called Ripoff Report. This website is designed to embarrass businesses into taking care of their consumers. Once you sign up for a free account, you can post a Ripoff Report against your contractor at no cost to you. The process is completely confidential, but you can warn other consumers about the con artist, and hopefully get him to pay for another contractor to finish the job. I have posted a link to the Ripoff Report website below.
I can't answer this question, but I can tell you who to ask.The Attourney General's office will give you the definitive answer, but you'll end up bounced around and on hold for days. The Bureau of Licenses should know, and the local building inspector may know, and they'll be easier to get thru to, but the AG is the bottom line.
Generally, your state maintains a repository or data base of current contractors' licenses. You can also ask for proof of license. In this case, educate yourself about what to look for in the physical document.
No, you cannot file against the contractor if you carry a ghost policy as a sub. The only way to file against the contractor is via a worker's compensation claim.
Yes and no. The contractor can file a lien against your house for non-payment. Even if you honestly don't owe the contractor any money, he may still lien your house; he will eventually have to prove the lien's validity in court or it is automatically released. No lien can be filed against your car. However, if the contractor gets a judgment against you, that judgment may be executed against your car and home to secure payment.
Yes.
Yes a contractor has the right to repair a defect. It is a requirement of filing a lawsuit against them that you demanded repair.
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depending if your a corp. and what type s-corp,LLC.etc.. No they can still file suits against you but it can help with lawyers and payments. No it does not.
A contractor can be charged with theft and fraud. The crime is the same regardless of the relationship. The contract can be used to show what was expected.
Yes. Talk to a local lawyer for details, since laws vary from state to state.
Im self employed, and I have been working for a company and want to claim descrimanation against my pregnancy
It would be a rare employer that does not have rules against it. However, as a contractor, you can independently state your hours and how you do your work.
Yes. Self-employed persons are subject to garnishment under the same laws as those who are employed by a company/business. MI law follows federal guidelines, 30 x mininum wages of disposable income is exempt. (Ex. paid weekly 30 x 5.15=$154.50 is exempted). Amounts above that are subject to a maximum of 25% garnishment. In cases of self-employed persons the court will probably require proof of earnings, such as tax documents, bank accounts, etc.
All legitimate businesses have insurance to protect against injury and/or damage to property. Before engaging the service of any contractor, it is wise to make sure that the contractor is sufficiently insured.