Legal advice on construction disputes


Questioner

Good afternoon, We bought a new-build house from a project of 11 homes. During construction, the contractor decided (in consultation with the project developer and the architect) to use a different brick than the one specified in the purchase agreement signed by all of us. This change was not reported to us and without any communication, they started laying part of the facades in this brick and the work has already been completed and the walls have been filled in. We are not satisfied with the result and the appearance of this choice of brick. Is this allowed and what steps could we take? As residents, we have already sent a letter to the contractor stating that we do not agree with the choice of this brick and the result.

Lawyer

This is indeed not allowed. The contractor must be formally put in default to still repair within a certain period according to the order, whereby you can also claim compensation if repair is not possible. If you want, I can assist you with this. For more information or help, you can contact me without obligation and directly.

Lawyer

The project developer/contractor is obliged to deliver your new home in the condition as agreed. This means that the home must be built with the type of bricks that you agreed upon. Since this is not the case, the project developer is in breach, because they cannot deliver the home that you have purchased. You must now formally put the project developer and/or the contractor in default and give them a reasonable period to remedy this defect, if you have not already done so. I am a lawyer and specialise in construction disputes. If you have any questions or require legal assistance, please feel free to contact me without obligation and free of charge.

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