GMontero
2020-04-09 13:10:18
- #1
Hello dear home builders,
My husband and I purchased an apartment from a construction project in December. The executing company (well-known and reputable) allows special requests as far as feasible and announced in time.
After selecting the special requests, we received an invoice today, dated 01.04.2020 and signed by the developer on 07.04.2020, with the request to pay the invoice within 14 days of issue. Additionally, there is a small sentence underneath that makes me a bit suspicious: "Settlement is provisional. We reserve the right to charge any additional or reduced costs."
My question: I have just gone through all the contracts and found no clause regarding the due date of the special request costs. The first information came only today with the invoice. I would prefer to settle this after completion (taking all additional costs into account), especially since the shell of our floor is not even standing yet. Furthermore, I find the last sentence about possible additional costs and the reference to provisionality questionable.
What is your opinion/experience on this? Does the amount have to be paid in advance? Is the developer allowed to demand additional costs after reconciliation? I have always been under the impression that the costs of additional work in a new construction project are predictable and that there should be no unexpected costs because, unlike with an existing property, there should be no unforeseeable measures/problems. I would very much appreciate your opinions and advice.
My husband and I purchased an apartment from a construction project in December. The executing company (well-known and reputable) allows special requests as far as feasible and announced in time.
After selecting the special requests, we received an invoice today, dated 01.04.2020 and signed by the developer on 07.04.2020, with the request to pay the invoice within 14 days of issue. Additionally, there is a small sentence underneath that makes me a bit suspicious: "Settlement is provisional. We reserve the right to charge any additional or reduced costs."
My question: I have just gone through all the contracts and found no clause regarding the due date of the special request costs. The first information came only today with the invoice. I would prefer to settle this after completion (taking all additional costs into account), especially since the shell of our floor is not even standing yet. Furthermore, I find the last sentence about possible additional costs and the reference to provisionality questionable.
What is your opinion/experience on this? Does the amount have to be paid in advance? Is the developer allowed to demand additional costs after reconciliation? I have always been under the impression that the costs of additional work in a new construction project are predictable and that there should be no unexpected costs because, unlike with an existing property, there should be no unforeseeable measures/problems. I would very much appreciate your opinions and advice.