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Residential Construction Lawyer

User
vor 2 Jahren

My contractor who damaged my floors during his work and built a crooked and not to measurements frame door where the door does not fit is treating me to send me to small claims as he thinks the work is done. I need guidance.

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  • User
    vor 2 Jahren
    Zuletzt geändert: vor 2 Jahren

    If he damaged your floors, his insurance should cover that. You do have a copy of his general liability certificate and his contractor’s licence, right right? Contact the insurance company yourself.

    Examine your written contract first. Gather your written and pictorial documentation as to the variances from what was promised in the contract vs what you have received. Find out the small claims court limit in your location. You get to handle that paperwork yourself.

    If the amount is over that small claims, it is never worth paying a lawyer more to go after them than you’d get if you won.

    Coming to a settlement agreement with your existing contractor is always the cheapest and best choice. If he isn’t licensed or insured, and you don’t have a written contract? You’ve‘ve received an expensive education.

    Kommentare (10)

    • PRO
      spire architecture inc
      vor 2 Jahren

      first look online for the contractors license board in your state. hoepefully your contractor is licensed in your state. also, hopefully you have a written contract. next send a email and a letter to the contractor with 6 things: 1) what they were hired to do 2) what is not done to your satisfaction 3) what needs to be done to repair / fix/ complete the project 4) timeframe you would like the work done 5) what you are willing to pay once the work is done. 6) at the end, make the contractor aware that if they do not respond to the letter and make arrangements to schedule the project, that you will be hiring another contractor to do the work and that they will be backcharged for any additional fees and costs above there contracted amount.

    • PRO
      User
      Ursprünglicher Verfasser
      vor 2 Jahren

      Thanks for this information.

    • just_janni
      vor 2 Jahren

      And the state contracting board likely has a dispute / investigations unit.....

    • PRO
      Joseph Corlett, LLC
      vor 2 Jahren

      "If he isn’t licensed or insured, and you don’t have a written contract? You’ve‘ve received an expensive education."


      If you're in Florida and this was an exterior door that required a licensed contractor and a permit, he has learned an expensive lesson if he has neither. He has no lien rights, and his contract with you, verbal or written is unenforceable by him but not by you. He cannot collect in any court, nor can he lien your home.

    • millworkman
      letztes Jahr

      "You definitely need a lawyer in this case"


      @GrantGrace, why is that?

    • jmm1837
      letztes Jahr

      Why would anyone take the advice of someone who makes really bad decisions?

    • James Smith
      Vor 10 Monaten
      Zuletzt geändert: Vor 10 Monaten

      Dealing with issues like yours can be frustrating, but don't worry, you're not alone. While I'm not a legal expert, it might be a good idea to seek advice from residential construction lawyers who specialize insolvency lawyers. They can provide insights on how to address the situation and protect your rights. Additionally, insolvency litigation experts could offer valuable assistance if the contractor's actions have financial implications. Hang in there, and I hope everything works out in your favor!

    • millworkman
      Vor 10 Monaten

      James Smith , let me guess you know of just such an attorney?

    • just_janni
      Vor 10 Monaten

      and i am sure that "director disqualification, insolvency, and restructuring." knowledge isn't a good fit here (or was considering this is 2 years old)


      SPAMMER

    • PRO
      spire architecture inc
      Vor 10 Monaten
      Zuletzt geändert: Vor 10 Monaten

      we need to start a new thread on general contractual issues that architects, contractors and clients need to address 1) before engaging in a project, 2) when things go south during a project and 3) the architect / client / contractors responsibility after a project is complete. OR just go on chat GPT and start asking questions...... it may be good info or it may not...... good luck and stay inspired

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