Legal Question in Construction Law in California

Unsigned contract fell through the cracks.

I work for a large remodeling company. We had a small job sneak through without a signed contract. It was a repeat (extremely unreasonable) customer so the file wasn't scrutinized for procedure as it should have been. It was to be signed at the pre-site inspection, but unfortunately that never happened. We completed the job and the customer stated that the contract (which was written up at an incredibly low price) was inaccurate. The customer said it was nearly $1000 over what was agreed. I have had problems with the customer in the past. He has canceled many appointments morning of forcing our installers to take unpaid days and he is constantly ''trying to get something for nothing''. In this slow market, we aren't being very picky. Where do we stand as far as collecting the job? We can't lien the property without a signed contract, correct? The work is complete and the contract was $4000. Thanks.


Asked on 6/07/08, 2:37 pm

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David Gibbs The Gibbs Law Firm, APC

Re: Unsigned contract fell through the cracks.

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Answered on 6/19/08, 1:06 pm


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