Legal Question in Construction Law in Maryland

unsigned contract

I am a licensed contractor. I agreed

to paint a house for $3k but was

unable to get the contract signed by

the home owner before completion of

the job. I received a $1k deposit and

$1k during the job. The job is

complete and the homeowner

refuses to pay me the $1k balance

because they feel the unsigned

contract gives them the ability to

modify the price. They have a copy of

the original contact as do I. I have a

copy of the deposit check stating

''1,000 deposit, 2,000 balance''. Do I

have any legal options even though

the contract is unsigned? Thanks!


Asked on 12/30/08, 7:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adele Abrams Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC

Re: unsigned contract

Having the deposit check certainly strengthens your case that there was an understanding as to price. Of course, it is always best to have a written contract but this is worth pursuing since you can't "take back" the paint job and you fulfilled your obligations. If you need assistance, let us know. Good luck!

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Answered on 12/31/08, 3:49 pm


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