Many people experience
difficulties incident to their home remodeling projects.
Common complaints include delays in the completion of work, cost
overruns and disputes concerning the quality of the work. Many
of these problems can be avoided by taking precautions before the
work begins. Here are a few suggestions to help avoid these
problems:
Do your homework.
Request references and follow up by contacting the references.
Call the CA Contractors State License Board at (800) 321-2751 or
visit the website at: www.cslb.ca.gov
to
determine whether the contractor's license is in good standing and
if any complaints have been filed. Protect yourself
contractually. All home improvement contracts must contain
the following information:
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Dates of
commencement and substantial completion
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Description of the
work, plans and scale drawings
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Payment schedule
with terms and limitations
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Specific change
order details
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Notice regarding
potential mechanic's lien rights of subcontractors and suppliers
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Notice describing
your right to request a payment and performance bond
You may also wish to
consider optional provisions. An ounce of prevention is worth
a pound of cure. If you follow the suggestions above, you are
likely to avoid the most common problems. If you are
interested in more information or wish to retain the services of
Shaun Boss, a San Diego construction attorney, please contact us a shaun.bosslaw@sbcglobal.net.
For
more information on San Diego real estate or business law, please visit our
legal library to read the attached articles:
Legal Encyclopedia Table of Contents
- Mistakes
Made by New Businesses: The Top Ten
- Start
Your Own Business: 50 Things You'll Need to Do
- Choosing
the Best Ownership Structure for Your Business
- Buying
or Selling a Business: An Overview
- Ten
Terms to Include in Your Lease or Rental Agreement
- New
Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA) Rules for First
Mortgages
- Buying
a Foreclosed Home: Pros and Cons
- Mold
in the Home: What Homebuyers Need to Know
- Short
Sales and Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure
- Mortgage
Refinancing to Avoid Foreclosure: The HOPE for Homeowners Act
- Defenses
to Foreclosure
- Don’t
Lose Your Home to Foreclosure “Rescue” Scammers
- Mortgage
Modification and Refinancing Under the Homeowner Affordability
and Stability Plan
