Hello,
we are building a prefabricated timber frame house on the Swabian Jura and, after some disputes and stress with the manufacturer (from near Passau), have now received a letter stating that they will stop work immediately until the issues are resolved.
The manufacturer still needs to complete ceiling work, sanitary enclosures, flooring, stairs, and doors. Completion was planned for this year.
What options do I have as the client to ensure that the work is finished as planned this year?
we are building a prefabricated timber frame house on the Swabian Jura and, after some disputes and stress with the manufacturer (from near Passau), have now received a letter stating that they will stop work immediately until the issues are resolved.
The manufacturer still needs to complete ceiling work, sanitary enclosures, flooring, stairs, and doors. Completion was planned for this year.
What options do I have as the client to ensure that the work is finished as planned this year?
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hampshire26 Nov 2021 11:00Jann St schrieb:
But seeking legal advice on building regulations doesn’t mean you immediately end up with a lawsuit on your doorstep. I fully agree – the agreed and legal framework ultimately sets the boundaries.
Jann St schrieb:
Yes, but it is important to keep in mind that usually the two parties who need to communicate are emotionally involved in the matter and often mentally dismiss valid arguments from the other side right away. That is exactly what I mean by the necessary, and rarely found, competence of those involved. I earn part of my income with this competence (not as a mediator, not as a lawyer).
HilfeHilfe schrieb:
I wouldn’t go to a lawyer. Pressure creates counterpressure, and you won’t achieve anything in the short term.Yes, go to a lawyer. But—as several of your interlocutors have already explained—not a confrontational lawyer, and not with the goal of causing counterpressure. In principle, lawyers do learn how to handle this properly. You just have to avoid those who shelved this knowledge right after finishing their training.Myrna_Loy schrieb:
It’s not about getting a lawyer to go after the contractor, but about getting an assessment of the correct steps to take. What rights you have and which rights you might unknowingly have violated yourself.Exactly: a good lawyer can also slow a client down and help them understand “outside of court” that they could be mistaken in insisting on their rights. Then they can smooth things over before it gets really expensive.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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HilfeHilfe27 Nov 2021 06:31Why hasn't the original poster responded any further?
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hanghaus200027 Nov 2021 08:24HilfeHilfe schrieb:
why doesn’t the original poster respond anymore?They may have been asking for help rather than making accusations.A letter to the contractor requesting an immediate resumption of work and reserving the right to take further action in case of breach of contract.
hanghaus2000 schrieb:
He might have asked for help more than making accusations.
A letter to the contractor to resume work immediately and to reserve the right to take further action in case of breach of contract.Well, the OP first needs to be fully transparent and explain the situation. This will probably be difficult, as he has a particular (his) point of view. The home builder holds the stronger position anyway.
driver55 schrieb:
Well, the original poster first needs to be open and explain the situation. It will probably be difficult because they have a specific (their own) point of view. Looking at "the whole thing" from a broader perspective often leads to seeing it differently than from the personal viewpoint (where one believes they are right and acted appropriately). It might even mean agreeing with some of the criticisms—something hardly anyone likes to do openly, especially online.
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