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Attorney William Engelhaupt is based in Sugar Land, Texas and has represented home owners and construction companies involved in residential construction and remodeling in Fort Bend County, Harris County and Brazoria County including Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond, Rosenberg, Fresno, and the Houston metropolitan area.
In residential construction and remodeling projects, a "standard" contract is often used as an agreement between the construction company and the home owner but, as these projects are normally unique, it is not always wise or appropriate to use a standard form, as conflicts often arise due to an omitted or wrongly worded phrase, or statement. In some cases, the estimate is used as the contract, but unless it states on the estimate that it is a legally binding document, it is not, and the contractor cannot be held liable for any statements written on the estimate.
If a dispute arises between the home owner and the contractor, refusal to pay can result in a lien being placed on your house, and if you do not have adequate protection in the contract, the house can be foreclosed to pay the lien. It is therefore, essential the contract is reviewed or drafted by an attorney such as William Engelhaupt who is trained and has experience in this complex area of law. If you are considering remodeling or construction work on your home, or residential property contact us now to set up a free, no-obligation consultation with William Engelhaupt.
Builders and material suppliers must also know how to protect themselves from late or non-payment, fluctuations in costs, etc., by including provisions in the agreement. William Engelhaupt's experience in construction law and his personal attention to detail will help ensure you are paid for your work in a timely manner. If you are a contractor and are still using a “standard” form, please click here to set up a no-obligation, free consultation with William Engelhaupt.
The vast majority of disputes, concern the filing or the defense of a mechanic or materialman lien placed on a house by a contractor or other person who has provided labor or materials used in the construction or repair of a house or other privately owned property. Most people do not realize that a contractor performing work or supplying materials to remodel, repair or construct their home can place a lien on their house. There are a number of ways the home owner can protect themselves from unscrupulous tradesmen, providing they are aware of the danger and incorporate the relevant protection in the construction or supply agreement. Protection can be in the form of the right to withhold progress payments, penalties if the builder fails to build to code, etc. Learn how you can protect yourself when planning a construction or remodeling of your residential property: click here to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with Attorney William Engelhaupt now. |
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