Common Issues that Lead to Lawsuits Suing your contractor is generally the last thing on your mind when you hire them. Unfortunately, construction projects, big and small, can end in a lawsuit. Let’s examine why.
Breach of Contract
When your contractor deviates from the contract’s terms, they’ve breached the agreement.
Contract breaches happen for many reasons:
- Botched craftsmanship
- Excessive delays
- Exceeding the budget without approval
How do you prove the contractor breached the contract?
- Establish a contract exists
- Demonstrate you met your obligations in the contract
- Prove the contractor/handyman did not meet their duties
- Show there are damages as a result of the breach
A breach can be difficult to prove if there isn’t a written contract.
If you breach your duties without justification, you may forfeit rights to a claim.
There’s a breach. How much money can I recover?
The amount of damages you recover depends on the nature of the breach. Is it a material or non-material breach?
