Taylorsville Construction Dispute Lawyers

Construction Dispute Law in Utah

Landowners and contractors in Taylorsville, Utah frequently contract with each other for major construction projects. With any large construction projects, some small delays or problems are all but inevitable, but they don't usually derail the project or lead to major disputes between the parties.

In the overwhelming majority of cases, however, these problems are resolvable, and do not lead to major disputes. Being rational, business-minded adults, landowners and construction contractors are typically able to resolve disputes amongst themselves. After all, both stand to gain if the project is completed, and the contractor is paid.

Even if someone else needs to get engaged to resolve a dispute, this does not automatically mean litigation is necessary. For example, the parties might attempt mediation, in which a neutral third party tries to help guide the parties to an agreement, but cannot render a binding decision himself. They might also agree to arbitration, during which a third party is able to render a binding decision. Arbitration is typically done through a private company, and may cost less than litigation, and is overseen by an arbitrator who is an expert in the relevant field.

Because of the large cost in time and money involved, litigation in Taylorsville, Utah is regarded a last resort. However, in rare cases, it does become necessary.

Examples of Construction Disputes That Might Lead to Litigation in Taylorsville, Utah

Delays: If the contractor is culpable in a major delay in a construction project (a delay of weeks or months, for example), a lawsuit could result. If the contract particularly states that completion by a specific date is very important, or the builder has a good reason to know this, a court will often award the owner compensation for any economic harm caused by a delay.

Refusal to Pay: Disagreements can also arise from a client's refusal or inability to hold up his end of the deal. Sometimes, once a project is complete, or nearly so, a landowner will express an unwillingness to pay the contractor for his services. There might be a variety of reasons for this - sudden loss of money, or dissatisfaction with the quality of the work are a few examples. It's rare that a client will refuse to pay a contractor simply because they don't feel like it (and if that is the reason, they'll typically come up with a better one to argue in court). In these cases, a court will occasionally have to decide if the client is obligated to pay the full price. If the work was, indeed, not up to the standards laid out in the contract, the contractor is not entitled to the full price, but is still entitled to the actual value of the work, even if it's considerably less than the contract price.

Subcontractors: With big construction projects, contractors typically hire other, smaller contractors to do some of the work for them. This is typically work of a specialized nature, which the general contractor isn't equipped to handle (such as plumbing or electrical wiring). The general contractor is the one who is responsible for the satisfactory completion of the project. If a subcontractor makes a mistake, or causes a delay, the general contractor is ultimately liable to the person who hired them. Nonetheless, if they are sued for the mistakes of a subcontractor, and lose, they can then sue the subcontractor to recover their losses.

Mechanic's Lien: If the contractor wins in a case against the land owner, and the court orders the owner to pay the contractor for services rendered, the contractor needs a way to secure payment, if the owner refuses. In some cases, a mechanic's lien permits the contractor to force the sale of the land, and any improvements to it, in order to secure payment for the services it provided.

Can a Taylorsville, Utah Attorney Help?

If you are involved in a dispute over a construction project, you should try to avoid litigation, and settle the matter as amicably as possible. However, litigation is sometimes imperative, and a Taylorsville, Utah construction disputes attorney can be of great help.

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Life in Taylorsville

Taylorsville is situated in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was settled as early as 1848 and incorporated recently in 1996. It features a mix of old-style American culture with modern developments. Taylorsville has a growing population of about 59,000. The city is located in the center of what is known as Salt Lake Valley, about 15 minutes away from Salt Lake International Airport.

A defining characteristic of Taylorsville is the level of volunteerism that the community demonstrates. Hundreds of Taylorsville residents contribute their time and resources to local city committees, while thousands more are involved in city events and educational programs. Taylorsville citizens also consistently demonstrate a high level of political enthusiasm.

Taylorsville's economy is supported by the presence of numerous companies which enjoy many of the advantages the city has to offer, such as no franchise taxes. Tourists and visitors also add to the city's progress by visiting sites such as the Taylorsville/Bennion Heritage Center.

Taylorsville lawyers frequently visit the Taylorsville Justice Court when dealing with legal matters. Lawyers in Taylorsville, Utah reflect the city's atmosphere of community involvement and volunteerism.

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