Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Montana
Need Montana attorney for claim against builder
Hi,
I have a signed contract from a
builder stating that he would
complete work on my property by
March 15, 2007. In the end, work
was not completed until November
2, 2007 - a delay of about 225 days.
The contract states that the builder
will pay ''Liquidated damages in the
amount of $600 per day, if not
delivered by March 15, 2007.''
This $600 is divided over the
contract for 6 townhomes, making it
$100 per day per townhome.
Accordingly, the builder should owe
me around $22,500 for the late
completion.
I think this is a clearcut case, and
need an attorney that will take this
on on a contingency basis for the
usual rate (25%) as I do not have
money for a retainer right now.
I later had to surrender the property
to the bank as a deed in lieu of
foreclosure, but that shouldn't
matter, as I was the owner of the
property when this late delivery
occurred.
Can anyone help? The property is in
Whitefish, MT.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Need Montana attorney for claim against builder
Contact the Montana Bar Association and see if they have an attorney referral service.