Q: can i charge a customer for change orders after they have been done even thought price was never discussed ?
i have a contract with a customer, in the contract the scope of work is outlined. The contract is a little vague but it dose say any changes will be discussed. long story short the customer damanded we added things, the work has been done is it ok to charge him even though a price was never discussed?
A: Your can and should raise the issue with the owner. A negotiated agreement is best, but in court you might prove unjust enrichment or other equitable theories of recovery where the price term is omitted from the agreement.
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