What are our rights if our architect overcharged for plans?
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What are our rights if our architect overcharged for plans?
I got an estimate from a contractor for: 1) drawing up plans for legalizing an added room and 2) doing work on the foundation that would bring the room up to code. I got and estimate for 1) $600 – $1,000 and for 2) $9,000. I signed a contract that required a budget between $9,000 -$15,000 and paid a $5,000 deposit. I thought it was for both 1) and 2), even though the contract was mostly reffering to the plans yet only in one sentense mentioned the work on the foundation. The contractor prepared the plans and billed me for over $5,800 and demanded more just to finish the plans. What can I do?
Asked on August 15, 2012 under Business Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The best way to try and resolve the dispute that you have with the architect that you have written about is to have a face to face meeting with him or her about the matter to try and resolve things. If that does not work out and you want the plans completed for the price that you thought you agreed to, you should consult with an attorney that practices in the area of construction law to further assist you in the matter.
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