PART 1 The construction industry is largely governed by contracts. Mr. and Mrs. Smith contract with Reputable Construction, LLC to build a single-family home. The rights and responsibilities of both parties are generally determined by the contents of the contract, as enforced by North Carolina law. The contract could include express warranties – specific stipulations providing an assurance of some particular item or service in relation to the contract. An express warranty could also be provided orally, in conversations between the Smiths and Reputable Construction. North Carolina also recognizes implied warranties in construction contracts – warranties neither explicitly included in the written contract nor orally discussed. Implied warranties…
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Bad Contractors: Five Ways to Avoid Them and Six Steps to Take if it is Too Late
When hiring a contractor for a residential or commercial construction or renovation project, there are many qualified, dependable contractors from which to choose. However, there is always the risk of hiring someone who will (1) do a poor job; (2) take much longer than expected; or (3) both. There are a few things you can do to try to avoid such contractors and several steps you should take once you discover the contractor you hired isn’t doing a good job. Five Ways to Avoid Bad Contractors: Hire only a licensed contractor. If you hire an unlicensed contractor, you run the risk they do not…
