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Print ArticleWhen a dispute arises on a construction project, the contractor and owner look to the terms of the construction contract to discover who is right and who is wrong. Sometimes they discover that the contract does not have a provision to deal with the issue, so they end up negotiating a solution or going to court. As a result, the contractor has an attorney change his contract so when the situation arises again, he is ready.
The following are some provisions you might find useful to add to your standard contract to take care of those pesky issues.
One Signature
Issue: The wife signs a change order and later the husband states that he did not sign it, so he is not paying for the additional work.
Solution: “If more than one Owner signs this Agreement, the signature of only one Owner shall be necessary on any future documents pertaining to this project, including but not limited to change orders and payment authorizations, and all Owners agree to be bound.”
Use of Other Subcontractors
Issue: You’re half finished with the remodel and here comes the pool contractor with trucks, equipment and laborers who are getting in your way.
