Your current state is Virginia
as well as taking an electrician's license number and putting his name on it.
answered on Sep 30, 2022
It depends. Each contract and situation will need to be evaluated on its own. Were you personally damaged by this contractor? In order to bring an action against someone, you would have to have standing (i.e. a party to the contract). Please feel free to contact me to discuss.
We moved into a new build home last September and immediately ran into drainage issues in our backyard. When we asked about the issue with standing water, we were told the grade had been certified and they wont do anything for us. We later found out that our neighbors had the same issue and the... Read more »
answered on Sep 28, 2022
Hi there,
I have come across this issue multiple times with new builds and in most of the situations the homeowners have received the same response from the company. I would need to know a bit more information about where you property is located and who the builder is, but if the drainage... Read more »
I've been dealing with a general contractor (that installed solar panels on my roof) ever since February. Loan company released funds and fully paid them off before the project was finished. I've been making loan payment for past few months. I recently received notice from contractor,... Read more »
answered on Sep 27, 2022
You need an attorney to guide you through this. It is very important that you understand, among other things, your agreement with the contractor and how the project is being financed. Speak with an attorney today. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as... Read more »
We have not settled and are in the early stages. They just put on the roof trusses.
answered on Sep 24, 2022
You are, of course. And if you have insurance, the insurance company to the extent, and subject to the terms, of the policy.
If by "we have not settled ...", you mean you are buying the home or paying someone to build it, the responsibility would depend upon the specific fact... Read more »
Homeowner in Texas. I contracted with (name withheld) for concrete and electrical work. I paid 50% upon signing. Work started 5 weeks after the estimated start date. They worked 3 days (some light excavation) and then all communication abruptly ceased 3 weeks ago. The contractor is unreachable by... Read more »
answered on Sep 21, 2022
If I were to take this case, I would start by reading your contract and creating an effective litigation strategy. After outlining the strategy, I would move forward with the plan. It looks like you have taken a few steps already, but it does not look like you have taken any formal steps. If your... Read more »
There is a column on the invoice for the markup amount. The items I'm questioning have nothing in that column.
This was a fire restoration. One room was damaged and the attic and floors throughout. The bill for the engineer was $9,300.
Six joists were replaced, all floors... Read more »
answered on Sep 21, 2022
You've provided some good information here, but more is needed (e.g., what does the contract or agreement state on this issue?). Don't share more here; instead, speak with a local attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for... Read more »
The contractor told me it is illegal to share receipts with me in Ohio. Is this true?
answered on Sep 19, 2022
Yes, you can ask for receipts. No, it is not illegal to share them. But it depends on what your contract with the contractor says. The contractor might still refuse to share them. If there is a dispute over payment to the contractor, then use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local construction... Read more »
The contractor already accepted the money from the manufactured home company where we got the loan through to do the work on the septic system. Now he says because his mini excavator cannot penetrate The Rock underneath the dirt that we're going to have to spend an extra $2000 to put in an... Read more »
answered on Sep 7, 2022
That depends on the wording of your contract with the contractor and what it says about subsurface soil conditions and the allocation of risks. You should take your written contract to an experienced construction law attorney for a consultation. If the contract is not overly long, you should be... Read more »
We paid a designer for a house plan that we are not using. This is not an architect it is an out of state designer. He was paid upfront for use of the plan and then unexpectedly sent a large bill for edits he did to the plan. We are going a completely different direction and will not be using... Read more »
answered on Sep 6, 2022
Probably, assuming it's the same land and you didn't build somewhere else.
This was done by a different company maliciously against him specifically. His equipment is ruined and he unfortunately came into contact with the fecal waste. What can he do regarding this? He has evidence and samples to prove this was the case. Can’t find specific TN law or osha regulation for... Read more »
answered on Aug 30, 2022
That is a possible Vandalism Criminal Charge. Call the Police. A civil warrant for Property Damage could be filed in General Sessions also. There may have been witnesses or even video. It will take admissible proof to go after them.
The paper work for permits took longer then expected, there was a change order, and a deposit was put down from the homeowner. They want to cancel the contract and an itemized list of what was spent.
answered on Aug 26, 2022
I would start with your original contract. If contains procedure on how to cancel the contract, then you may be able to use that.
If not, then you may wish to sit-down with the homeowner and negotiate a settlement agreement/ termination agreement. In short, you would both be agreeing to... Read more »
A contractor charged an additional $8000 to replace his mistake. I believe such a miscommunication is not my fault, but would be willing to agree to a compromise at 1/2, but not pay the entirety since he did such a poor job with replacement. Its going to cost me an additional $8k to fix his poor... Read more »
answered on Aug 23, 2022
You need an experienced civil litigation and construction attorney. Some debt collection defense attorneys have experience defending these kind of lawsuits. If the contractor placed a lien on your property and is seeking to enforce that lien and sell your property, you need someone familiar with... Read more »
The installers had to reset the tracts across the entire roof left original holes open my house flooded they sent an inspector out he said they were at fault. The company said they would fix my roof This was in December 2020 we started having issues with the outlets and breakers popping we would... Read more »
answered on Aug 20, 2022
I am terribly sorry this happened to you.
I recommend not taking serious legal action on your own, since there are many legal issues, deadlines and hurdles which are difficult to cross as a pro se plaintiff.
But to answer your question you would have to sue the company and serve... Read more »
It has been 5 months and they kept blaming cps for delays. I have been in contact with CPS and they show no active work order on my account. Found out today they messed up on the contract and cps has been rejecting it. They want me to sign a new contract. Stated if I don't original contract is... Read more »
answered on Aug 20, 2022
You should not have to sign a new contract. The former contract is valid and enforceable. If you sign the new contract, you will have waived any remedy at law or in equity.
Unforeseen variables must be reasonable, but without actually reading your contract, I cannot be for sure. Here are... Read more »
answered on Aug 19, 2022
Generally, a construction company or general contractor can charge by the hour and the terms and pricing are outlined in your contract. Some companies may be willing to negotiate a fixed price or a mix of the two. However, it is usually unlikely for a general contractor to charge by the hour as... Read more »
Contract was signed, then contractor sent change orders to alter OG contract. I signed them due to the misrepresentations of the contractor. Can I assert a cause of action for intentional misrepresentation where the contractor intentionally made misrepresentations to me to get me sign the change... Read more »
answered on Aug 14, 2022
Absolutely. You are exactly right.
Change orders are one of the most likely areas for abuse by contractors because with the project already in progress, the owner has less leverage to deny the change order.
answered on Aug 11, 2022
You should probably consult a lawyer to review the contract. If any part of the agreement seems questionable you should make sure of what you are being asked to sign before you sign. There might be more problems than you notice.
Also look at the State of Tennessee website:... Read more »
I’m a general contractor and did concrete driveway/sidewalk resurfacing. Work came with 5 year warranty materials/labor. After resurfacing, hairline cracks developed in the resurfacer in 3 areas. I and my conc. sub attempted multiple times to repair said cracks under warranty, but cracks... Read more »
answered on Aug 6, 2022
HIRE AN ATTORNEY - there are a number of overlapping issues. What is the actual warranty? Did the Customer's action improperly and tortiously interfere with your contractual relationship with Thumbtack? What liability if any does the manufacturer have? etc.
The response above is a... Read more »
He has also not paid the employees or installers. But I have paid him. What can I do legally to get job done and have his vendors paid
answered on Aug 5, 2022
Abandonment of the job is a serious ethical and legal violation. If you have any contact with your contractor you should make a record (email/text/mail) of demanding reimbursement to you of any amounts owed employees and installers.
Second thing is to verify his CSLB license, if you... Read more »
We have the final walkthrough on a new construction home this evening and were told we'd receive the keys. We received an email from the builder stating they must raise the price of the home $25k and receive the money before issuing the CO. When we spoke on the phone, they told us it... Read more »
answered on Jul 26, 2022
No, the contract doesn't need such a clause to be enforceable. Talk to the building department regarding a certificate of occupancy.
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