Do I have to pay our contractor the $30,000 he is demanding based on our contract?
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Do I have to pay our contractor the $30,000 he is demanding based on our contract?
We signed a contract to have our house built. It is built, we are in and the bank has signed off and paid the contractor. The contract stated
Asked on January 3, 2017 under Real Estate Law, Idaho
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You don't owe the contractor an additional $30,000 because the contract clearly states that "any and all changes must be in writing and approved by the owner". Furthermore, any mistakes he made such as a low bid on lumber are enforceable against him since you did not know of the mistake.
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