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How do I determine acceptance of an offer from a breach of contract Hello, I need to speak with a lawyer about contract law

Dolan W.

Answered on Feb 5, 2025

Hello! My name is Dolan and thank you so much for contacting me! I just had a few quick questions for you: If I can clarify, is someone alleging you breached the contract?

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am i break my lease penalty free? i am in a back and forth discussion with my property manager and I want to send this email to her. I need advice on if this is appropriate or if I have the position to send this? I have been waiting to receive an update from you or legal regarding my lease termination request. You previously indicated I would receive a response on Monday, yet it is now Tuesday, and I remain without an answer. This continued delay is part of a larger pattern of inadequate and untimely responses to serious habitability concerns, further underscoring the need for immediate confirmation of the next steps. This email serves as formal clarification and follow-up to my previous message on [REDACTED], in which I stated that we would be leaving. To be clear, this is not a voluntary move but a lease termination due to severe habitability violations, including 53 days without hot water and repeated heating failures that resulted in unsafe living conditions. • For 53 days, we were without hot water, despite multiple requests for resolution. The issue was only addressed after I began calling daily in January—28 days after intensified follow-ups. This prolonged disruption of an essential service was entirely unacceptable and a clear breach of the implied warranty of habitability. • Regarding your explanation of the boiler system, I understand that it operates on a thermostat, cycling on and off based on a preset temperature controlled by management. However, this does not explain why my unit reached unsafe temperatures. A properly functioning heating system should never allow extreme indoor cold conditions, particularly at night. • When I reported heating failures, I was repeatedly told they were due to repairs, then later that the system was on a preset timer. Both explanations demonstrate either an inability to maintain a reliable heating system or an unwillingness to make necessary adjustments to prevent extreme cold conditions. • You have now confirmed that the boiler experienced outages during this period. If management was aware of mechanical failures affecting the building’s heat, why weren’t tenants notified? The only communication I received was a notice to keep water dripping—but nothing regarding heat loss, repair timelines, or necessary precautions. If management was aware of these outages, there was a clear obligation to inform tenants and provide alternative solutions. If management was unaware, why wasn’t I notified when repairs were taking place? Even during an extreme weather event, there was no effort from management to communicate or provide alternative solutions. This is not a question of whether the heating system was functioning "as designed" but whether it was managed in a way that ensured safe and livable conditions—which it did not. Since you are my only point of contact, I expect you to escalate this request to the appropriate decision-makers immediately. I am also sending a certified letter with this formal notice to ensure proper legal documentation. Please confirm the correct mailing address for official correspondence. If I do not receive written confirmation of our penalty-free lease termination by February 7, 2025, I will have no choice but to escalate this matter further. This matter has already been delayed far too long, and I expect it to be resolved immediately. Please confirm in writing that our lease has been terminated without penalty. [FILE UPLOAD]

Dolan W.

Answered on Feb 5, 2025

Hello! My name is Dolan and thank you so much for contacting me! I just had a few quick questions for you: Did you already send this email to them?

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How can I get my tenant's renters insurance info after they damaged my property? Have a tenant the intentionally made damage to my property, she has renters insurance but refuses to share, is their a way to get it?

Dolan W.

Answered on Feb 5, 2025

Hello! My name is Dolan and thank you so much for contacting me! I just had a few quick questions for you: In what way did they damage the property?

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Legal options for poor solar panel installation and warranty issues? Hi good morning my name is ****** **** I bought home **** ****** lake community off *** fwy and acquired and financed home at [REDACTED] 'I took over financing of solar panel I thought I had at least a 20 yr warranty just learned bits only 10 yr warranty with barnes Solas minced thru dividend. 'Last high winds we went thru in fontana panel sustained like all the hundred of home no major damage ?not complete visible from looking at neighborhood ?until my daughterand granddaughter who live there went thru two night sleepless. Night nightmare to kids and heart pounding worry with load banging sound come from upstairs loft 'my daughter recorded 'I went up there to see if I can see physical damage 'I can see there was very unprofessional 'instead of mounting it looks like they just screwed panel straight thru wood without hardware and bracket of some kind of secure device

Dolan W.

Answered on Feb 3, 2025

Hello! My name is Dolan and thank you so much for contacting me! I just had a few quick questions for you: I'm so sorry that happened! If I can clarify, is the warranty expired?

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Hello, we have two issues; one financial and the other is a client contract query. The first - we're a security company who provided security services to an apartment complex. Contract name was in the owner's name, however our client signed on their behalf. Client did not pay and it became very difficult to get anywhere. Eventually, services was terminated; this was 2023. Client eventually shared that owner is using another property management company, name which they shared with us. We then passed the account to a debt collector, but was advised nothing could be done because the management company was changed to another and confirmation was required to prove that the new property management was taking on the debt. Upon checking with the "new" property management company, we found out that this specific property is not under their management. As a result, we now have no idea where to go/what to do and to date we still have not been paid for any of the invoices. Second - how can we as an SME, navigate when our client stipulates in their contract that the owner is responsible for all invoice payment? What legal grounds do we have, when and if (for example as part 1); the client does not pay because the owner did not pay them? How do we protect ourselves legally; what rights do we have when this happens and where do we go to if this is to occur to recover overdue payments? Thank you.

Dolan W.

Answered on Jan 13, 2025

Hello! My name is Dolan and thank you so much for contacting me! I just had a few quick questions for you: Can you clarify whether the contract explicitly included a clause about the client's authority to act on behalf of the owner and bind the owner to payment obligations?

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I am looking to consult with a attorney who specializes in Promissory Note that was done for Real Estate Mortgage with property as collateral. Need to ask borrower to pay as its past maturity date. I am the lender, and this Note was done for Real Estate deal as 2nd Mortgage with property as collateral and it has been past Maturity Date(April 28th 2023) and demand letter has been sent and need to ask borrower to pay as its past maturity date OR ask for extension. I may not need Demand letter as I created one and sent it and borrower has acknowledged it via email, so I believe I will consult on what are next steps to get principal paid back. Lets discuss...should be quick and simple. Property is in New Orleans, LA and Mortage and Promissory Note has been recorded in New Orleans, LA as well.

Dolan W.

Answered on Dec 18, 2024

Hello! My name is Dolan and thank you so much for contacting me! I just had a few quick questions for you: What reasons have they given for their delay in this case?

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Bought house has mold can’t move in owner offered 12,000 to fix house mold is in every room house it will cost more than that owner is the realtor who sold me the house

Dolan W.

Answered on Dec 18, 2024

Hello! My name is Dolan and thank you so much for contacting me! I just had a few quick questions for you: 1. What state is this in ? 2. Did you guys ever have a mold inspection done prior to this?

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How to get out of a commercial lease? My business isn't doing very well and I have signed on to a commercial lease that still has 2 more years. I need to get out of it however possible. Is this something you can help me with?

Dolan W.

Answered on Dec 17, 2024

Hello!
My name is Dolan and thank you so much for contacting me!
I just had a few quick questions for you:

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