You would have the right to sue the Sub-Contractor however the Owner will look to you for any rectification work eg defective brickwork. The Home Warranty Insurance Policy would cover this work and accordingly you would be liable even if the Sub-Contractor went into Bankruptcy or was Wound Up.
Can you sue a subcontractor for not finishing a job?
Generally, it is the lack of materials, labor and even parts that the homeowner or company does not receive from a contractor when he or she fails to complete the work. It may become necessary to sue the contractor for breach of contract or an incomplete job done.
When to hire subcontractors instead of general contractors?
Sometimes, clients may not see the point of working with a general contractor when they could just hire subcontractors directly instead. However, it is important that general contractors clearly convey to their clients why their role is critical to a commercial construction project’s success.
What happens when you have a dispute with a subcontractor?
A dispute with a subcontractor is usually around contracts, payments disallowed costs and the timing and/or quality of the work done. A dispute with a subcontractor can delay your project and cause major problems for both the contractor and the employer.
How to work with your clients and subcontractors?
It is much easier for clients and subcontractors to be reluctant to work with a general contractor if they never hear from the general contractor. But if you make an effort to talk to them and make them feel like a valuable part of the project, it will be much easier to work with your clients and subcontractors throughout the process.
Can a general contractor bypass a subcontractor?
In a still uneasy economy, clients and even subcontractors are often tempted to bypass working with a general contractor and negotiate the project on their own.
