Extension of construction time due to scaffolding

  • Erstellt am 2019-08-14 20:41:40

Tassimat

2019-08-15 12:43:37
  • #1


Yes, of course all this is strange and unfavorable, but at the end of the day there are two separate contracts for two separate construction projects. The thread creator probably also emphasized that. Sure, it’s the same construction company, but an action on behalf of neighbor A hinders neighbor B. Whether that lies inside or outside the sphere of the company... one can excellently have a legal dispute about that. No one wins there.

Anyway, the really bad part of the situation is the following statement:


So what to do? And what if a house is finished much later now? Can you all bear that without affecting the friendship, without one neighbor eventually accusing the other that everything was unfair?

Difficult. I would continue trying to talk to the contractor. Go to them.
 

Farilo

2019-08-15 14:23:46
  • #2
What kind of horrible construction company is that?! Creates problems and then refuses to meet with the clients to find a solution?

That's awful, but it clearly shows the current attitude of construction firms...

Well, even if it leaves a really bad taste, you have to meet with the company. There's no other way. I personally would even involve a lawyer. However, that doesn't exactly make the confrontation with the construction person any smoother. But there is so much money at stake that I wouldn't risk it without a lawyer.

Play with open cards and remind him once again that you have no expertise in the matter and therefore want/will involve a specialist.

It’s not about a max 2-3k. Suddenly anything can happen!

I wish you lots of patience and luck in making a decision.
 

Dr Hix

2019-08-15 14:39:38
  • #3


That is precisely not an "action" by the builders. They have merely commissioned to place one house each on the property by XX.YY. How it is arranged by trade is solely up to the construction company.
They could optionally implement the mentioned solutions (modification or alternative transport), or simply accept that one of the houses will not be finished by the contractually guaranteed date and pay the penalty.

I would also involve a lawyer. It will probably come down to the builders themselves creating the prerequisites for the start of construction and then setting a deadline for the construction company. If they do not start the work then, the contract can be rescinded. Of course, there will be costs for interest and rent due to the delay. However, in terms of amount, this will not be significantly more than the costs already at issue due to the agreement to be signed, whereby at least there would be the possibility of reclaiming the former through litigation.

And honestly: if it already starts like this, what is to be expected during the course of the construction? My trust in this company would be shaken anyway due to the unprofessional approach.
 

Tassimat

2019-08-15 14:45:49
  • #4
This problem

together with this approach

results in a legal dispute and the story is over.

Asking a lawyer for advice is okay, but once the lawyer has contact with the construction company, the relationship on both sides is so broken that it could easily end like the other thread about stopping construction.

Has there already been a down payment? Even here, an alternative construction company won't make it faster or cheaper.
 

_steven_

2019-08-15 17:47:17
  • #5
Thank you very much for the many responses. Our further procedure is now as follows. We will once again express all our concerns in writing. Also with the request that we want to find a solution in the interests of both parties. A possible extension of construction must be fixed in writing for x weeks. However, we will certainly not sign the current document. Thank you again for the many responses.
 

hampshire

2019-08-15 23:11:30
  • #6
This is a pragmatic approach. The theories are getting wilder here and the energy of the thoughts is now going towards what can all go wrong. Ultimately, what counts is that three parties are willing to handle the two projects. The developer + 2 clients. Good luck!
 

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