Should i sue the architect? Just bought a house that had some foundation issues in the underground...
Just bought a house that had some foundation issues in the underground room. Got an architect to draw the plans to remedy the foundation issues and build an extension. After I closed on the house I gave the builder the plans and he said that the architect didn't take into consideration that the roof might collapse when the foundation get fixed. Now the architect wants a waiver before he fixes the plans and the cost to fix everything is presently triple the original cost. Do I have a valise? And should I wait until the house is finished to sue? p.s the house was built contained by the 1920s.
You got caught within between a traditional feud between the architect and builder. Each thinks he know more than the other. I would get rid of either the builder or the architect. Decide which is cheaper to win rid of. Keep one and defuse the feud. You should not have to payment for their disagreement. I was told the ceiling would collapse on a rehab I did. It did not, but I did get rid of that builder. It is unnecessary to hold such fearsome opinions when you are the client. Best wishes. Let us know what happens. Sure, sue him. You achieve MONEY!...
lol, jk
Many people don't realize that a set of plans is never a full set of instructions.This is why you necessitate to get an experienced builder to inturpret the plans and use his own knowledge within addition to the plans.If the builder believes there is a problem beside the plans he/she needs to discuss it with the architect and resolve the issue.This is the builders responsibility as he is on site and can see the physical product.The architect can't possibly know what the builder have done if no one tells him/her.
It sounds approaching your builder is passing the buck.
I really don't blame the architect for wanting a waiver
Answers: What kind of waiver? One that says he isn't responsible if the roof cave in? AND he wants more money??
I would find another architect, a pro, show him the plans, write up everything explicitly wrong & why they won't work. You have to have the documentation. Get the builder to write something up too. Let the clean architect draw up the new plans, for whatever cost. You want your house not detrimental.
After you get your documentation together, go to a attorney. Consultations are usually free. You can hire them on a contingency if they think they can get more money. Sue the idiot that screwed you the first time. You probably can't attain back more than you paid him, but at tiniest you can get that much.