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This Is Why Judge Judy Says Details Are Important in Contracts: This Contract Had Holes

by Dennis Beaver | contractor, contracts, customers, homeowner's insurance, lawyers

October 28, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver If you are in a line of work that requires a written contract — such as painting and wall coverings, flooring or remodeling — today’s story will help keep you out of hot water. Let’s talk about contracts. On any reality...

This Little-Known Law Turns Peace Deals Between Contractors and Customers Into Penalties

by Dennis Beaver | contractor, contracts, customers, debt collection, defamation, insurance, property damage

An obscure law in California that also affects out-of-state contractors creates an absurd regulatory trap by making it illegal to include complaint-withdrawal clauses in settlement agreements — even when the customer wants it. September 22, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver...

When the pest control company damages your property


by Dennis Beaver | business, consumer, contractor, liability

March 2, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver Today’s story will be of special interest to three groups of readers: 1. Anyone who owns a condominium under the management of an HOA, a Home Owners Association. 2. Managers of HOAs. 3. Companies who contract with HOAs and cause damage...
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