Legal Question in Construction Law in Florida

1 Year Later and Patio Addition Still Incomplete

In late December 2004, we signed a contract with a contractor we knew

socially for a patio addition. Architectural plans were provided to the

contractor for a patio that included slab, barrel-tile roof, and screened

''walls.'' One full year later, many many failed inspections, and weeks upon

weeks without work, we still have an incomplete patio. Verbally, we were told

that the patio would take a few months to complete, barring delays from

inspections. Our patio is about 65% complete after one year, with additional

problems that need to be corrected. Our contract does not list a completion

date, just states that the contractor will not be penalized for ''acts of god,

strikes shortages etc.''

Contract Price was $28,500. $17,100 was provided to start project. An

additional $5,700 was required upon order of roof tiles. Roof tiles were

supposedly ordered in late September but we have yet to have patio roofed.

(This was before hurricanes and roof tile shortage)

The contractor sends ONE man out every few weeks to do a few things,

doesn't return calls, etc. What can we do about project timeframe, patio

completion and money given for roof?

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