We have begun building a house, we have the plans, the lot and the builder. No ground broken yet. We signed the contract with the builder. When securing the financing, we were told that the builder has several liens and they will not finance us if we use him. Based on the title search, they said no bank would give us money if he is involve. Could he win if he sues for breach of contract? Can we legally back out of this contract in light of these circumstances?
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posted by bodgy
on Jun 9, 2011 -
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Seeking advice/tips/what-to-avoid related to a home addition project (details inside).
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posted by Ginesthoi
on Mar 31, 2011 -
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A contractor is planning to come out this week and replace a substantial portion of my driveway. It (was and) will be a concrete driveway. The same contractor ('s father) will also be doing a substantial amount of tuckpointing. I live in Cleveland and as you know this is mid-November. Should I be concerned about the cold/snow/rain affecting the durability of their work? What should I expect them to do to adapt to the weather? Should I just try to get them to wait until Spring?
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posted by stuart_s
on Nov 14, 2010 -
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We are having a detached garage built. I already chose a contractor. How do I make sure the work being done is up to code and correct?
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posted by NotSoSimple
on Apr 16, 2010 -
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I'm looking for some referrals for a few good skilled trades-people in Portland, Oregon. I just bought my first home and I want to be prepared when issues come up (as they already have), so I'd like to find Metafilter's favorite roofers, plumbers, carpenters, general contractors, etc in the PDX metro area.
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posted by monkeystronghold
on Mar 1, 2010 -
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Is there an 'ask metafilter' on the internet for home/yard projects? Not that I'm disputing the collective mind here, but I'm looking to build something in my backyard and it seems to me there must be some group of contractors who all get together somewhere on the internet to tell amateurs that they're doing it wrong. Of course if you KNOW how to install a yard retaining wall, then, by all means, speak up.
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posted by rileyray3000
on Mar 23, 2009 -
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18 year old guy from California really wants to become a contractor. Gimme the best advice for him please.
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posted by miss lynnster
on Jan 30, 2008 -
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Construction / Contractor Filter: So a month or so back some asshat ran into my house and took out a section of wall. Help me, my insurance adjuster, and the contractor figure out what the hell this orange 1/4" tube is running through the wall.
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posted by B(oYo)BIES
on Oct 5, 2007 -
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Can anyone recommend a good contractor / home builder in the Boston / Metrowest area?
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posted by bondcliff
on Apr 25, 2006 -
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Can anyone recommend a good handyman or home/construction type contractor in the Seattle area? (Specifically Bellevue, but most of these guys seem willing to travel.)
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posted by agropyron
on May 11, 2005 -
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