"Contractor failed to complete the work"
MARCH 14, 2004: Contract signed for Deck/Fence & Patio; Paid 25%.
MAY, 2004: Received Building Permit from the county.
June 29, 2004: Recd HOA approval
JULY 13, 2004: Started work; Digged footing holes; Paid another 25%.
After taking 50% payment, contractor disppeared. We made several phone calls.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2004: Made Patio.
NOVEMBER 03, 2004: Filled footing holes with concrete.
FEBRUARY 08-09, 2005: Did framing for the deck.
No further activity after Feb. 09.
This contract does not state any start or complete date. In this situation what should I do? Should I keep waiting for the contractor to come and finish the work OR should I terminate the contract, hire another contractor and get my work done? Can I terminate the contract if it does not state completion date?
Please advise.
Thanks,
CK from VA
MARCH 14, 2004: Contract signed for Deck/Fence & Patio; Paid 25%.
MAY, 2004: Received Building Permit from the county.
June 29, 2004: Recd HOA approval
JULY 13, 2004: Started work; Digged footing holes; Paid another 25%.
After taking 50% payment, contractor disppeared. We made several phone calls.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2004: Made Patio.
NOVEMBER 03, 2004: Filled footing holes with concrete.
FEBRUARY 08-09, 2005: Did framing for the deck.
No further activity after Feb. 09.
This contract does not state any start or complete date. In this situation what should I do? Should I keep waiting for the contractor to come and finish the work OR should I terminate the contract, hire another contractor and get my work done? Can I terminate the contract if it does not state completion date?
Please advise.
Thanks,
CK from VA