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How can I get the form to release this contractor, who I can not find is even licensed.

CaliforniaNotice of Termination

We were presented with subcontractors bid and contract which is a simple contract to paint a house, install 5 doors and install 5 lights. The contractor may be a fraud, we don't know how he managed to get past us. We thought we had checked licensing, but the license he is claiming is not him and the work is a nightmare. In order to stop further damage to our client's home we need to let him go. According to his wife he is agreeing. He haas no skills what so ever and the cabinets and doors he painted all need to be sanded down drastically. He did not mask much of the areas and we have had to go behind and clean up. the paint job is a mess and we want to draw up some thing to let him go and give him $500 (plus the 2000 we already paid him) for the work he did do. IN calif you need to be licensed to contract over $500, we see no license

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Nov 5, 2019
Levelset doesn't have a specific Notice of Termination template available for download, but I can provide some information that should be helpful here. If a subcontractor will be terminated, it's important to do things by the book. If their contract has specific provisions relating to termination, then those provisions should be followed. Granted, it's common for a simple construction contract to not contain specific termination provisions. In that case, termination should be given in writing and the party providing the notice of termination should be able to prove that the termination was given and received. So, where a subcontractor will comply, it's a good idea to get their signature on a copy of the termination notice to keep for records, just in case a payment dispute breaks out. Further, the written termination should include some reference to why the agreement is being terminated. And finally, asking for the terminated subcontractor to waive any potential rights against you in exchange for final payment might be helpful to ward off potential future claims, too.

Additional termination resources

Levelset has written quite a bit about terminations. Here are some additional resources that might be helpful moving forward: - How a Termination Clause Works in a Construction Contract - Wrongful Termination | When is Termination Considered Wrongful? - Termination for Cause | When Can Construction Contracts Be Terminated for Cause? - Termination for Convenience | Can Your Customer Terminate You Without Good Reason?
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