What are our rights if a contract was not fulfilled?
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What are our rights if a contract was not fulfilled?
We entered into a contract to have a workshop erected on our property in July 2013. After numerous complaints the job was not completed due to specification. A door was put on backwards and a doorknob nor lock were installed. Our complaints went unanswered and no one ever came back to correct or finish the job. Final payment was due upon completion. Now 9 months later someone calls us because it somehow was overlooked. Do we legally have to pay them the full amount due? Can we negotiate some reduction in price or what can we legally do about this matter?We are really dissatisfied.
Asked on April 24, 2014 under Business Law, Maryland
Answers:
Shawn Jackson / The Jackson Law Firm, P.C.
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Although I would need to read the contract, such conduct by the company warrants a reduction in the amount owed due to the delay and the non-completion of some of the matters. On the assumption that the contract is short, most attorneys will offer a free 30 minute phone consultation.
Shawn Jackson Business Law Attorney
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