nico333
2022-09-27 09:37:37
- #1
Hello people,
I have a serious problem: I hired an architect for the renovation of a single-family house. The task was to create a submission plan and to handle the entire authority process.
The contract date was a staggering seven (7!!!!) months ago. During this period, I received 2 drafts that did not meet my wishes, otherwise only empty promises. Initially agreed submission date was the end of May. If it will be submitted by mid-October as now communicated, that would be a delay of 4 1/2 months. Since we have already made a down payment and I don’t want to hire a new architect because of the whole procedure, I don’t know what to do anymore and turn to you with the hope of getting some advice here.
During the project phase, not a single deadline was met, let alone was I informed that deadlines could not be met. There have been an incredible 21 missed deadlines or postponements in this period. 3D plans of the exterior and interior, which I was promised at the beginning of September after the floor plan data was already fixed, are still not available. Since I want to rent out the property and expect rental income in the amount of €1500-2000/m, I now have to reckon with a loss of nearly €10k solely due to lost rental income. Due to the impossible credit application and increased interest costs, it probably involves a six-figure amount that the delay will cost us.
Is there anything that can be done here? As mentioned, I cannot take on a new architect now, as everything would start over again. Unfortunately, I should have pulled the plug three months ago....
Thanks in advance for your responses. Best regards, Nico
I have a serious problem: I hired an architect for the renovation of a single-family house. The task was to create a submission plan and to handle the entire authority process.
The contract date was a staggering seven (7!!!!) months ago. During this period, I received 2 drafts that did not meet my wishes, otherwise only empty promises. Initially agreed submission date was the end of May. If it will be submitted by mid-October as now communicated, that would be a delay of 4 1/2 months. Since we have already made a down payment and I don’t want to hire a new architect because of the whole procedure, I don’t know what to do anymore and turn to you with the hope of getting some advice here.
During the project phase, not a single deadline was met, let alone was I informed that deadlines could not be met. There have been an incredible 21 missed deadlines or postponements in this period. 3D plans of the exterior and interior, which I was promised at the beginning of September after the floor plan data was already fixed, are still not available. Since I want to rent out the property and expect rental income in the amount of €1500-2000/m, I now have to reckon with a loss of nearly €10k solely due to lost rental income. Due to the impossible credit application and increased interest costs, it probably involves a six-figure amount that the delay will cost us.
Is there anything that can be done here? As mentioned, I cannot take on a new architect now, as everything would start over again. Unfortunately, I should have pulled the plug three months ago....
Thanks in advance for your responses. Best regards, Nico