Builder delays closing and won’t give end date

Builder delays closing and won’t give end date

On 12/21 of last year, I was given a closing date on my newly build home on or around 01/24 of this year by my builder. I asked them if they were sure because I was going to base my long distance move on that date. They confirmed to be comfortable with that date. Then on 01/09 I was informed that due to a delay with FPL and hurricane shutters the date was now 02/08. Mind you that other items in the house weren’t finished such as screened lanai, carpet in guest room and appliances for kitchen. FPL was done 01/16 and shutters were installed 01/22 yet the builder doesn’t want to commit to 02/08 now. All this is costing me extra money in storage fees and accommodation and I cant schedule the home inspector because I have no solid date and of course I can’t book them one day before. What is my recourse? There’s no completion date in the contract but the builder had said 6 months when signing the contract.

Asked on January 27, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Massachusetts

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