The general contractor is the person or entity that manages, coordinates, and oversees a construction project. General contractors are responsible for getting the job done properly and on time, and they often delegate different phases of projects to subcontractors who report to them. Within this workflow, legal problems can sometimes arise before, during, and even after a construction project is done.
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Litigation Involving a General Contractor
The advantage of hiring a general contractor is they can provide a “big picture” perspective that you cannot receive from someone who specializes in one area, such as a plumber or electrician. A general contractor also can save you time by acting as your on-site construction project manager.
While a general contractor should keep a construction project on track, issues may arise. During a dispute the construction company or owner working with the contractor will need to determine the best possible legal options to end the conflict quickly and effectively. When a dispute happens, you need to consult with the Boston area construction litigation attorneys at Calabrese Law Associates who can step in and help you address the problem.
Why Disputes With a General Contractor Arise
Disputes with a general contractor often arise out of the following issues:
- Payment: Payment issues can refer to disagreements on the payment schedule, the amount of payment due, or hidden or surprise costs.
- Scheduling: Scheduling issues can refer to delays in the project progression and missed deadlines.
- Work quality: Work quality issues can refer to problems with the construction work because it was done in a shoddy or unworkmanlike manner.
- Supplies: Issues with supplies can refer to concerns about the quality of materials used.
When this happens, whether you are the general contractor or the property owner, you need the contractor dispute attorneys at Calabrese Law Associates to step in and help you figure out how to address the matter.
Contact a Lawyer for General Contractor Litigation at Calabrese Law Associates
Calabrese Law Associates can assist you with your construction litigation case as well as pre-litigation negotiations and strategy. The firm has represented many clients in construction law cases, and our experience in this area of Massachusetts law provides our clients with the edge they need to succeed.
Our firm’s construction lawyers have represented clients in general contractor dispute matters involving:
- Negligence: These types of cases often involve a contractor’s failure to properly perform the agreed upon work or oversee their subcontractors.
- Breach of contract: This type of claim arises when a party to a construction contract fails to honor its terms — for example, making payment, deadlines of the project, applying for and receiving the necessary building permits, and more.
- Fraud or misrepresentation: These types of claims will arise if a contractor represents to a homeowner that they will be using top-quality materials at the project, as a result the homeowner pays the contractor monies for those expensive, top-quality materials, but the contractor then uses low quality and cheaper materials in an effort to make extra profits.
- Unfair or deceptive business practices: In the construction context, an unfair or deceptive business act claim can arise because of fraud, misrepresentation, negligence, or the contractor’s failure to follow Massachusetts residential construction laws.
Resolving such matters in court can tie up your valuable time. That is why we explore out-of-court solutions first and litigate only when we have exhausted all out-of-court options. We have honed top-notch negotiation skills and keep our clients well-informed throughout the entire process. Contact us at Calabrese Law Associates today for assistance with your general contractor litigation needs, or view our specialty practice areas for more information.
- General Contractor Agreements with Condo Associations
- General Contractor Agreements with Commercial Tenants
- General Contractor Agreements with Commercial Property Owners
- General Contractor Agreements with Residential Homeowners
- The Role of General Contractors
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While Calabrese Law Associates does offer legal help for landlord-tenant disputes, it is extremely rare that we take on these cases. Only about 1% of tenant-related cases and 10% of landlord-related cases will be considered by our law firm.