Q: hired contractor to convert garage to additional dwelling unit and patio enclosedbut patio enclossed was never built
hired contractor to convert garage to additional dwelling unit and obtain patio cover permit which existed before I bought the house contractor offered to build new patio enclosed instead of obtaining permit of existing patio cover
with $35,000 higher qoute than other contractors. I signed the contract with this company but company did not built the patio enclosed so i called company about this matter but wasn't able to talk to company owner so I continously left message that I am taking this issue serious and will take this to court then contractor came home and altered contract and threaten me to sign 2nd amended contract that states he is only doing garage conversion
what law makes this company to enforece illegal altering contract. I have talked to one of the attorney and he advised me that attorney cost will be more than cost of building new patio enclosed if I hire attorney can I recover attorney cost from defendant after I win?
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can I recover attorney cost from defendant after I win?
can I recover attorney cost from defendant IF I WIN?
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A: Under California law, altering a contract without the consent of all parties involved is generally not enforceable. If you successfully sue the contractor for breach of contract and win, you may be able to recover reasonable attorney fees if there is a fee-shifting provision in the contract or if it's allowed by a specific statute. However, the specific circumstances of your case and the contract terms will determine whether you can recover attorney fees.
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