got 2 separate contracts they were agreed last september one for windows in my house and one for them to put a new kitchen in both being done by the same company,we are still waiting to get our windows completed they are in no hurry ,we told them the kitchen wont be happening as a result of their poor quality and workmanship,the kitchen was also meant to be put in last year,we have been told we are legally bound to take their kitchen or they will take us to court,we are not taking it ,i mean how long have we got to wait for them to complete our windows we are already on the 5th month what hope have we got of getting a decent job of our kitchen
2007-01-21 02:03:46 · 5 answers · asked by julie b 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A contract is valid for ever unless there are terms of expiration put in. Hopefully the contract has a promised start date and a promised completion date for everything, because if they are in violation of either, they have broken the contract. Otherwise, you are unfortunately stuck, which is a major problem with a lot of contractors.
2007-01-21 02:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by jerry 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A contract must have certain terms relating to performance or performance being within a reasonable time. The fact that you have refused, you must issue this in writing, as i have said if the time is not of the essence in the contract ie there is no date when the work is done, the contract may be void for lack of certainty. The decent job of the kitchen will be implied by the supply of goods and services act 1982 and the sale of goods act 1979, so you should be fine, plus you will also have protection of much newer legislation. You should keep a note of all communications, even if they are in the past, and what is anything at the time was said. If you paid a deposit, then it is due back to you at this time.
Certainly under the perpetuity rules no term without time in such a contract could be valid for more than 21 years, and is likely that a contract be voidable within months of such conduct.
2007-01-21 11:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by logicalawyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
***I am not a lawyer***
Contracts are valid as long as stated in the contract. Since this is an installation contract, it is presumable that the contract is valid until the work is completed. I would suggest reading the contract carefully: there should be some kind of cancellation clause. There may also be a termination clause covering the length of time for installation.
2007-01-21 02:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by dougeebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contracts are valid for as long as they are stated for in the terms and in this case until completion, however by them providing you with shoddy goods they are actually in breach of contract and YOU can take THEM to court. same principle as why you don't have to pay for a meal in a restaraunt if it was really bad. go to your citizens advice or report them to your council.
2007-01-21 02:13:09 · answer #4 · answered by stephizzal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Not sure which country you are in and if the company has a website, if they do go to it and check their terms and conditions on there. You could then try contacting trading standards (UK) or the citizens advice bureau (UK) or your equivalent, they are a free service.
2007-01-21 02:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by nc_hull 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋