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I need to know if legally I can pursue payment for amount over what contractor originally estimated on a historic renovation to fix structural damage and replace porch floor due to rot. Estimate was done in Quick Books and emailed to client. Client approved estimate, signed and made requested deposit payment in the amount of material and supplies to be purchased. Work began and within the first couple days contractor discovered issues that affected completing what we were hired for. Contractor said he talked to client about issues found and the need for my re work days to fix what needed to be to continue our work and that cost would be more than initially estimated and options on what could be done in regards to porch railing since damage was discovered to more severe when it was taken down. I was told by contractor client was aware and understood and all was still a go. On the 4th day which was originally planned to be the last day, I went to project location and met with client. Client made a partial payment and we talked about 2 other projects she wanted bids for and she asked how many more days will it take to complete current work and I told her I wouldn’t know until the crew finished for the day and contractor let me know but we would let her know. Well over a week later they still weren’t done with initial work due to fixing issues as they worked. The next week I was told by the contractor to invoice client and was told initial work was complete and they are ready to work on sealing and finishing porch. So I sent final invoice and client informed me work for that was not complete and she only agreed to pay initial estimate amount. Contractor told me he discussed with her why the railing wasn’t done but would complete a few finishing items they didn’t do because they anticipated doing the sealing and finishing and it made more sense to do that before putting up the railing and closing up a few gaps and edge trimming porch boards. Contractor showed up to work on items client requested done before final payment but was given a check for final payment to equal original estimate, and told contractor to leave and they were not to come back and do any more work. Client made it clear she wasn’t paying the amount over because she didn’t agree to it, was on a tight budget and the extra work days (labor expenses) were on us and not her fault and her responsibility to pay because she didn’t make any changes nor were there change orders but it falls on the contractor for under estimating. Based on estimate that included project schedule and statement about timely payment, change orders and how additional expenses were to be handled, I agree with client and will have to absorb the extra cost. Contractor strongly disagrees based on his conversations with client and is adamant about pursuing payment for extra amount. So I need to know if client is right and no further payment can be made or if my contractor is right and I can continue to request payment....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
2 answersAdd commentJan 7, 2021
TexasPayment Disputes
Hello guys! I need your help in recommending some good companies which change windows in Canada. Maybe someone have recently replaced theirs? Would be thanful for any advice!...Read More
Gemma Flatcher
Waiting for answerAdd commentNov 9, 2022
CaliforniaCanada
How much would it cost to put a lien on a property as I have an attorney that I fired and he has put a lien on my house and my hunting camp that I am in dispute with but the fired attorney has put down on my bill 3,450 dollars and I'm filing a grievance against him but I would like to know so I can put it on my letter to them ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentSep 18, 2021
MichiganMechanics Lien
I need help with a demand letter. We filed a mechanics lien before we had level set and I am still trying to collect monies on this project. I don't know what my options are. Please help....Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 5, 2021
FloridaMechanics Lien
My client wrote a check the bank would not except, it was dated a year out (2023)...Read More
Anonymous General Contractor
2 answersAdd commentNov 7, 2022
FloridaPayment Disputes
Is there free templates you can download for your own use...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
2 answersAdd commentFeb 18, 2020
IndianaConstruction Contract
I had a contractor verbally agree to an estimate for a branch to be removed. It was between 400-600 over the phone. I told him that 600 was steep and he assured me that it wouldn’t be that high and that he should come out because the branch was hanging over a line and that it would save me money. He referred to the initial 400 and made me think it was 400. However, no contact was signed and no actual work was really agreed to and he just started cutting trees. When all was said and done he told me I could pay him in a few days with only cash. He left and didn’t tell me how much. I reached out and asked him what it ended up being and of course he said 600 cash only. And I tried asking why it ended up being the high side and whY the estimate was even in place if he didn’t do anything extra and it was exactly what he had talked about. He also took days to respond to the message about how much. And now he isn’t answering why it was the high side of the estimate. Without a contract, and demanding cash after the job is already done, what am I supposed to do...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentAug 14, 2020
VirginiaConstruction Contract
A Sears air conditioning rep told me that if I go with other vendors like Costco, they will ask a local vendor to fulfill the installation of the unit. There is a chance that the vendor will further subcontract the job to another company. He said that if Costco paid the vendor but it does not pay the subcontractor, or the provider of the equipment, the subcontractor and distributor can put a lien on my place. Is it true in California?...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentAug 24, 2017
CaliforniaMechanics Lien
I have a small business (welding company) and I fabricated and installed for a job project in Virginia. the last day of labor was delivered end of April 2016 I contacted to the company that hired me several times and a person who charge in accounting always said to me that they would send a check in two weeks. after 6 months, I sent them notice mail and invoice by certified mailed. However, it did not work. I went there to meet a boss of the company or the finance manager, but they I could not see them. it has been more that a year since I finished the job. is there any what that I can be paid? ...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentSep 5, 2017
VirginiaPayment DisputesRecovery Options
I bought a Thor motorhome March 24, 2022 and it went in the shop on April 2 and I still have a list of things that do not work such as the inverter, touchscreen, hot water heater, refrigerator and air conditioner I live in Iowa but I believe I will need an attorney in Indiana where the motorcoach is made...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentAug 24, 2022
Indiana
We have a project recently awarded to us, I was curious if I could hire a lawyer to review the master contract issued, to find any inconsistencies/flaws that put's my company less favorable....Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
2 answersAdd commentOct 8, 2020
TexasConstruction Contract
I have 8 days to file this. How can I find a lawyer To do this for me?...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
2 answersAdd commentDec 1, 2022
CaliforniaForeclosure
Does sub sub contractors need a licence are just some with about 30 years experience...Read More
Chelynn Crawford
Waiting for answerAdd commentDec 24, 2022
Alabama
I am a subcontractor and we are looking to start a new project however the contract will list the owner as "abcd condominium c/o abcd abcd abcd" I want to make sure if there were anything to happen and for any reason we were not to be paid on time How do we file a lien if needed against this building since its a condominium? Please let me know,...Read More
Anonymous Subcontractor
1 answerAdd commentMay 25, 2021
New YorkLien WaiversMechanics Lien