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I used to work in the credit dept at Sherwin Williams and always dealt with subcontractors who were late on payments because of contractors. Each contractor is different...some will only pay after the job is final and others will pay as phases of the job are finished; some pay within 30 days (which is rare) and some take as long as 90-120 days. My suggestion to you is ALWAYS find this information out BEFORE you start a job for any contractor and ALWAYS do research on the contractor because some of them can be very shady...make sure the contractor has been around for a while and has an established reputation. I had many subcontractors that were sent to outside collection agencies because the contractors never paid them or they went out of business during a job...either way the subcontractors were the ones borrowing the money therefore, were responsible for paying us. If you are borrowing money for a job with a contractor see if you can pay lenders back by joint check...this way, the lenders are usually more lenient with the subcontractors.
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∙ 15y agoTo answer this question I would recommend that you call your local homebuilders association for the answer, If you do not have a local homebuilders assn . office in your city there is one in your state ,usually in your state capital city.
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If a contractor dies while working on your basement, are you liable?
If a contractor dies while working in your basement you will not be liable. He is working under his will trying to fix something and they usually let you know via word of mouth or contractual agreement that any injury including death on the job will not be your liability.
Is a rental property owner liable if the home was vacant and being repaired by a contractor and all the workers tools were stolen?
Unless the rental owner guaranteed the contractor safe and secure storage, no. The contractor assumes his own responsibility for losses on the job site.
Hi;I have a 5plex under major renovation .Am I liable for the contractors employees in part or at all ?
You are liable for contractors employers since you are hiring them. However if you have a good contractor that have their own people then you should mentioned in contract that the contractor is liable for their own people.
Can a principal contractor be vicariously liable for the actions of his subcontractor?
Yes. The rule says that the principal is liable for the torts committed by the agent; subcontractor in this case.
What is a contractor service agreement?
A contractor service agreement is an agreement between a contractor and a person or group that this contractor wishes to do work for. It states who the contractor and person or group is, the specifics of the job and timeline for the job, how much the contractor will be paid and what method of payment will be used to pay the contractor.
Does a contractor's liability include code requirements of surrounding areas?
Code requirement? If you mean code violations, in most states, (or counties, depending on how the permit system is set up in that area), the contractor is only liable for violations of any codes that are part of the work performed in the job.
Are you liable for a job when you have been fired or left the employer?
Liability falls first to the employer. However, employees who cost an employer money could be held liable if the employer files a claim in civil lawsuit or in small claims court. For example: A man is hired to work on a job install tiling in a bathroom. Though a sub-contractor, the man cuts the tiles wrongly, applies too little adhesive so some fall down, and in frustration the man smashes half the tiles. This costs the main contractor $3,000 in time, supplies, and salaries. Though he fires the man immediately, the contractor also sues the sub-contractor for the losses. As well, the homeowner files a claim against the main contractor, so as a result the main contractor in turn can sue the sub-contractors.
Who is Liable of personal vehicle used for job?
The driver and the owner is liable.
What is Borrowed Servant endorsement?
It's an endorsement that makes the employer liable for an independent contractor's employees.
If an insurance company has a contractor do a job that includes poor workmanship will the insurance company be liable for any future damage due to the poor workmanship?
This depends on what your local or state law allows. If an insurance company direct the work of a contractor, there may be a liability issue , which depends on the argument of the law in your state.
What is the job of an asphalt contractor?
An asphalt contractor is hired by a general contractor to lay asphalt on any given job. They are often contracted for jobs involving roads or sometimes schools.
Why is it important to make a distinction between an employee and an independent contractor?
An employer can be vicariously liable for the torts committed by an employee while they are in the scope of their employment in certain situations. An employer will not normally be held vicariously liable for the torts of an independent contractor because of a lack of supervisory control.
