Hi,
I have decided to terminate the existing builder/contractor for my house reconstruction. Reason is it took him almost 4 months just to design and only starts submission on 5th month. To cut the story short, it is my first time doing this and I signed a contract which was prepared by him and thus favoured him. I paid deposit of $100k and he refused to pay me back the balance, even though so far only URA written permission is granted and PE hasn't even submitted drawing to BCA at this stage. He gave me a list of cost which I know he inflated a lot to justify the refusal to return deposit.
I gave him a termination letter but he wants me to simplify it and don't look too seriously legal. I was told that I need his signature on the letter to agree to cease to be the builder.
Anyone can advise me on this? He is trying to drag his feet to sign back and I need to appoint a new builder.