My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Pennsylvania
We just finished a home renovation early November. We signed a contract with our builder in October of 2013 for entire total of the job. Throughout the construction our builder was constantly pushing us toward the cheaper options, which most of the time we were amenable to the situation. The scope of work listed bedroom floors to be wood, lighting fixture allowance, shelving (bath and closet), mirrors etc. The bedroom floors ended up carpet and we paid out of pocket for lighting fixtures, mirrors, all shelving and bathroom amenities. We also gave him a start up check for $2000 to cover drawings, which he didn't account for in his cost breakdown (we paid architect but he still invoiced us for the drawings). However, we were happy to be finished when all was done and interested in moving forward. After completion the contractor received his last draw from the bank and was paid the total contracted amount. Several weeks after completion we received an invoice for $4,500. No explanation for the overage cost, simply an invoice stating charges in excess of the contracted amount. After discussion with the builder he stated that he spent more in sub-contractor labor charges because the two guys that were going to help him dropped out at the last monent. Our contract states a fixed price. The only clause that mentions price change is "Contractor plans to start constructiom on 60 days. If the start is delayed for any reason except the contractor's fault, owner may hacve to pay extra if labor or supplies have increased in cost" Also in the contract is a statement to the effect that "if any changes are made they must be in writing". I was not made aware of these extra charges at all and definitely didn't sign for them. I have asked to see all receipts indicating cost of construction, but the builder has not been very receptive to my request. Does this guy have a legal right to pursue more money or is he simply looking for a handout????
We just finished a home renovation early November. We signed a contract with our builder in October of 2013 for entire total of the job. Throughout the construction our builder was constantly pushing us toward the cheaper options, which most of the time we were amenable to the situation. The scope of work listed bedroom floors to be wood, lighting fixture allowance, shelving (bath and closet), mirrors etc. The bedroom floors ended up carpet and we paid out of pocket for lighting fixtures, mirrors, all shelving and bathroom amenities. We also gave him a start up check for $2000 to cover drawings, which he didn't account for in his cost breakdown (we paid architect but he still invoiced us for the drawings). However, we were happy to be finished when all was done and interested in moving forward. After completion the contractor received his last draw from the bank and was paid the total contracted amount. Several weeks after completion we received an invoice for $4,500. No explanation for the overage cost, simply an invoice stating charges in excess of the contracted amount. After discussion with the builder he stated that he spent more in sub-contractor labor charges because the two guys that were going to help him dropped out at the last monent. Our contract states a fixed price. The only clause that mentions price change is "Contractor plans to start constructiom on 60 days. If the start is delayed for any reason except the contractor's fault, owner may hacve to pay extra if labor or supplies have increased in cost" Also in the contract is a statement to the effect that "if any changes are made they must be in writing". I was not made aware of these extra charges at all and definitely didn't sign for them. I have asked to see all receipts indicating cost of construction, but the builder has not been very receptive to my request. Does this guy have a legal right to pursue more money or is he simply looking for a handout????
Construction Contracts: Unexplained Additional Charges on a Final Invoice
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