Q: If a homeowner signs a contract for renovations and are not provided addendums to the conract is the home owner liable?
Addendums.were requested numerous times by the homeowner with no addendums from contractor. We paid the contracted amount as per the contract in full. The contractor is now asking for random amounts for things he did extra over the contracted amount. We have asked for detailed breakdiwn of costs and addendums to the contract to no avail. He is threatening a lean on our property less than $2000, but still refuses to give anything in writing to justify the amount he is asking for. Part of the additional work he did, I sent and email to him saying not to do (this was in a Friday, and he did the work the fillowing Monday). Can he do this? Should we get an attorney as well?
A: There is nothing wrong with requesting documentation of additional work performed and the authorization to perform that work. If the work was not authorized, then generally, he would not be able to collect from you. However, there are other legal theories under which an argument could be made to be paid for that work. I would suggest a consultation with an attorney, particularly if a lien is filed on your property.
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