by Dennis Beaver | contracts, small claims court
August 15, 2009 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver If you’ve ever hired a contractor for a kitchen remodel, room addition, or to build a custom home, then you know there will always be unexpected surprises. Readers George Sheram and his wife, Van,... by Dennis Beaver | contracts
August 23, 2008 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Judd Lawrence never thought that he would need to become an expert in glue removal when he phoned San Joaquin Pest Control for help in getting rid of termites which had set up housekeeping in his garage.... by Dennis Beaver | contracts, employment
March 29, 2008 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “I can’t tell you where I live or which television station I am currently employed at, because if I do it will probably result in my termination. After majoring in Radio and TV Communications, I got... by Dennis Beaver | complaint, consumer, contracts
November 04, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver I have a complaint about a restaurant I visited with a group of friends. It had been a delightful small Italian restaurant in a strip mall with about 10 tables, a friendly staff who took the time to talk... by Dennis Beaver | contracts
May 06, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Last week we looked at home and business alarm systems and little known laws that come into play when law enforcement respond to a false alarm. As I mentioned, False Alarm Ordinances require the registration of... by Dennis Beaver | contracts
April 29, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Have you recently purchased — or are you considering — a home or business alarm system? Does the alarm company want you to sign a long-term contract? If you have signed such a contract, can you get out of it if...