Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Mar 30, 2008 2:37 pm I've had nothing but trouble from a cabinet maker who made three cabinets for me. Firstly, there has been numerous delays and cabinets were delivered two months late. Then, when they were cleaned by the cabinet maker, they came out streaky. The material is Laminex and he spoke to a Laminex rep who told him that he shouldn't have used turps to clean the glue off, although the cabinet maker insists he has always used turps on Laminex and it never turned streaky (Laminex claims by applying turps, protective coating was removed and that's what made it streaky). He does not dispute that streaks are there and neither does Laminex rep.
The cabinet maker was willing to replace tops and doors of the cabinets (or so he keeps telling me) but it's been ages. He now says he will turn up tomorrow and complete the job. If he doesn't, then I think I'll give up and ask him to take the furniture away and return the money we paid. All we have is a piece of paper he signed which reads: I received xxx(sum) for cabinets of value xxx(sum). Balance on completion is xxx(sum), to finish in the week of 19 Nov 07. His signature. Received from (my name). Any advice appreciated, thanks. Re: Any lawyers here? "Contract" binding? 2Mar 30, 2008 3:15 pm Tell him in writing he has 14 days to rectify the problem after which the matter will be referred to BACV. Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: Any lawyers here? "Contract" binding? 3Mar 31, 2008 8:15 am Well in answer to your question
I cant quite remember few things that need to happen for a contract to be binding (Its been so long since I did Contract Law an UNI) but a contract does not need to be in writing. So even the somewhat short quote/contract you already have may help that little bit extra. These types of things are usually covered by government regulation so I think your best course of action would be the Department of Fair Trading (or the equivalent in your state). \ Going down the solicitor road will cost you far too much in the long run and possibly drag things out for years. At least the Department of Fair Trading is free...as far as i know. edit *** Now I remember A valid contract consist of - A valid offer and acceptance - Consideration given by both parties. I've decided, after a period of confusion (my building broker told me it's probably not worth it to use a lawyer, but others have said it is a must) that I definitely will… 7 27906 You talk about deletions, are they variations or PS and PC adjustments? pleas list them 1 16455 Been in a similar position and we decided to let the builder go. Some of the PSA money goes to engineering so we at least got those documents and they actually refunded us… 2 6014 |