Pls Help About Changing Contractor

[jiji 0]

Anyone know whether we can back out from an id after paying deposit but before work commenced? Please help!

[Doris Chin 4]

Have not done before but theoretically it depends on:

1. Was an agreement signed? If yes, refer to it

2. ID can claim amount of damages that they already did work on, even though work has no started.

3. Best method is to have amicable discussion with them and ask for cancellation and hope for the best

Edited February 5, 2015 by Doris Chin

[jiji 0]

Agreement signed. But it states 10% not refundable if back out. Didnt state anything about penalty for backing out

[Doris Chin 4]

I think it's best you call them and give them a really good excuse-with a sob story and hope they are willing to refund. Typically in this kind of case, I think it might be difficult to get a refund unless you gave them a huge deposit (above the 10% stated). You might also challenge this 10% penalty if you believe the ID did nothing, but I am not a law expert, so you might want to consult someone with such knowledge (maybe a lawyer)

Lucky for me, my contractor did not even ask me for a deposit and I paid 30% only after the hacking started and the tiles arrived at my house.

[infatuationjunkie 0]

Anyone know whether we can back out from an id after paying deposit but before work commenced? Please help!

[infatuationjunkie 0]

Hi, we're thinking of the same too. Paid our deposit and thinking of backing out from ours.

I guess if we dont mind the non-refundable 10%, then it shouldnt be a problem? Have to take it that deposit as a valuable lesson whatever the reasons were for backing out. Hehe.