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I have a dispute with the GC. Do I need to include the property description?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentAug 29, 2021
Washington DCMechanics Lien
As a Contractor, am I bound by an Industry Standard or Best Practice to conduct meetings with the Owner, the Architect, or even my subs, if not explicitly
stated in either the Contract (AIA A101-2017 or the General Conditions (AIA A201-2017)? No specifications were issued, only drawings, and thos...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentAug 6, 2021
Washington DC
We have a lien going on, the customer signed and agreed the terms and conditions in our estimate. The terms and conditions says in there that if for any
reason we have to file a lien or we have to hire attorney the outstanding amount will be added attorney fees and a percentage of interest per da...Read More
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Jared Alvarado
1 answerAdd commentJun 14, 2021
Washington DC
Am a contractor and I got cut up in this woke up in the morning went to site after heavy rain only to find out the fence I built collapsed ...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentJul 8, 2021
Washington DC
What happens if there is no written clause regarding breach of contract for example to complete the construction on a certain date? What happens if there
is no indemnity clause? Can the aggrieved party still claim indemnity?
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentJun 8, 2021
Washington DCConstruction Contract
how do key performance indicators (KPIs) requested by the client may be used on the development by the principal contractor to ensure high performance
standards are achieved for successful project delivery.
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentJun 7, 2021
Washington DCConstruction Contract
Precast panels are being installed without owners approval, they are also damaged. A mockup of the Precast Panels are also required by the contract
specifications for review as per specification section Exterior Stone Cladding 044200.F.1. Mockups are also required prior to starting correspondin...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentMay 19, 2021
Washington DCBond ClaimsPreliminary Notice
Already placed a mechanic lien, I understand I. have 180 days before mechanic lien expires, I would like to sue the home owner before the mechanic lien
expires
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Anonymous General Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentApr 23, 2021
Washington DC
Is there any specific amount or percentage to be paid as mobilization cost?....Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentMar 16, 2021
Washington DC
I hired a contractor to do my house renovation. He committed a gross technical negligence. He promised to rectify. Now he is saying he might or might not
rectify it because its not in contract. He gave substandard work on plastering works hiring his casual workers to handle this specialised job. There...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentFeb 14, 2021
Washington DC
My GC says the work was not completed and he was paid already for portions of his contract but it was poorly done and he was passed his timeline and didnt
finish the scope of work. The GC brought in other people to finish his work because he couldnt complete it. His contract was for 18k and he basic...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
2 answersAdd commentJan 13, 2021
Washington DCMechanics Lien
My contractor has stopped working. What can I legally do short of filing a lawsuit?...Read More
Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentNov 26, 2020
Washington DC
My 85 year old mother-in-law signed an agreement with a company to do repairs to her home after a fire. The terms of the agreement seem completely one
sided to the company's favor. Here are a few examples: The "Total Contact Prices (excluding emergency services): $53,145.82 - subject to increa...Read More
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Anonymous Contractor
1 answerAdd commentNov 4, 2020
Washington DCConstruction Contract
Can a non-US first tier subcontractor working on a US-embassy project in Europe file a claim under the Miller Act or does the Miller Act only protect
US-subcontractors?
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Anonymous Contractor
2 answersAdd commentOct 23, 2020
Washington DCBond Claims
please assist me i paid R50 000 for my car to be fixed and I am not happy for the condition my car is in, some parts of the car are missing and the car does
not even move , please help me write a letter of complaint and what must i do?
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Anonymous Contractor
Waiting for answerAdd commentAug 10, 2020
Washington DCConstruction Contract