the contractor said right on target he did a poor job and didn't complete the home. now we are closing on the home and he has place a lien. Is this possible with no contract and he has shown no receipts and over charged the 37,000.00 and additional 8,000.00
2007-02-10 06:35:39 · 7 answers · asked by cindy m 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
oh...never agree to anything like that without a contract!!!
It is possible, but you can fight it and even countersue. If he is a "legitimate" contractor (but it doesnt' sound like it) then he will not like the bad publicity. Contractors in general have gotten a bad rep over time because of this type of situation.
If you did not agree on a price in writing, the work was faulty and he has added additional expenses without your prior approval you have a strong case against him. Take it to an attorney ASAP.
2007-02-10 06:41:12 · answer #1 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you should have received a written bid on the work you requested.Whether you have a copy it should've been presented to you. If you did then that is considered a contract. That is usually the first step when dealing with a contractor. This would have been a itemized list of all work requested..this provides the contractor something to fall back on if the homeowner requests more work then what has been paid for anything above and beyond they could ask for more money and place a lien. The contractor probably has all receipts from the job he has performed there for he has the right as well as proof for the lien on your property.
2007-02-10 06:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by 2¢ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states the owner has the upper hand and you can go after his bond and file a complaint. After that take him to court to ask for the money to do it right. Homeowners have rights. I am a contractor and I will not do work without a contract. No contract and the contractor admits he has done work and your complaint well, the contractor is screwed.
2007-02-10 06:51:20 · answer #3 · answered by Pablo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the artwork has began, you should pay for what has been done, cloth offered (that you'll personal), any construction codes offered and for a reasonable quantity of overhead regarding that artwork. you may be responsible for the contractor's envisioned earnings. If the artwork has not began, you are able to (operative be conscious is *may*) be responsible for paying the contractor his envisioned earnings (which should be specified interior the estimate) for the pastime, yet not the overhead. that's because some states note 'lost chance' consequences to a freelance if breached by technique of the buyer. Whose settlement did you signal? in case you signed their settlement ensure that it really is valid on your state - many at the instantaneous are not as they comprise unenforceable words and stipulations. in case you signed an AIA type settlement it ought to have breach/termination language spelled out in it and be actionable in all 50 states and territories. good success with it. in basic terms be careful as some states have especially laborious Mechanics' Lien guidelines that ought to cloud your call ought to you attempt to promote your position.
2016-11-26 21:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have taken pictures of the home before and after the construction. Unfortunately he might win this even if he has no proof. Please look thru all your papers to see if you kept any receipts of anything that you might have purchased for your home repairs.
2007-02-10 06:43:13 · answer #5 · answered by Feline05 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup, before he started he put a mechanics lien on the property
2007-02-10 14:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doesn't expect you to fight it. He thinks you will roll over. I'll bet he has no license and therefore he is illegal. Get an attorney.
2007-02-10 06:45:55 · answer #7 · answered by oldmanwitastick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋