I have bought a house for almost 5 years& until now the house still incomplete. Called the developer ask for explanation but the answer is not very satisfying. Any suggestion what should I do?
2007-01-10 02:19:49 · 10 answers · asked by z1010 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Take him to court.
2007-01-10 02:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only control you have over a builder is money. If you don't owe him too much then he's unlikely to be bothered about completion.
I would send him a formal letter stating "time is of the essense" and identify practical times when you expect the project to be finished. You might want to spend a £100 of getting a civil PM to identify milestones and realisitic schedules so the builder can't argue with them.
Your only real recorse is to say "meet these deadlines or the project will be completed by soemone else". Identify how much you will pay him if he fails and you have to change builder.
Note that getting another builder to complete a failed project will cost a disproportante amount as they perceive risk.
the other approach is to take a 6 month sebatical from work to complete it yourself.
i have a good relationship with all my builders, but they do need to know who is in charge right from the start. clarity and firmness are whats needed.
2007-01-10 10:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has the contractor gone Bankrupt. Have you a way to get in touch with the housing project manager and seek information
Call the City and inquire on the ordinance of this project and get further information. It really should not be taking this long to complete the project. If the home builder has gone under, you should have actually been notified in writing.
I hope that you find results
2007-01-10 10:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by Spirit_Rain_3-SunShineAries 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an attorney. Was there a contract for the building of the house and if so, what completion date was specified?
Depending on the cost of finishing, Small Claims Court might be best for you - find the $$ limit in your state - most states the limit is about $5000.00 dollars. If the cost to finish is estimated at much higher than the small claims limit, you will need an attorney.
2007-01-10 10:27:19 · answer #4 · answered by jack w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you sign a contract?
What did it include?
Does it state what they agreed to do and in what time frame?
If so then I would go to court for repayment of non work done, and lost income due to incompletion.
If you did not sign a contract... then I would consider doing the work your self, and selling the property. See if you can get some friends to help. then hire sub contractors for smaller tasks like electrical or pluming if you dont know how. Simple repairs like cracks in the wall , painting, floors, cabinets.. can be done very easliy by yourself and you may save some money vs.hiring someone for the complete job.
Good Luck!
2007-01-10 10:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by c_leoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion is, instead of you abandoning the project find someone that you can lease it to, so that the project can be complected .
2007-01-10 10:36:22 · answer #6 · answered by Benji I 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sue the developer.
2007-01-10 10:23:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attorney General would be a good place to start
2007-01-10 10:24:29 · answer #8 · answered by lonetraveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer and take them to court. Good luck!
2007-01-10 10:31:00 · answer #9 · answered by Al G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should seek legal advice from a professional and take it from there.
2007-01-10 10:29:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋