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* must use materials of reasonable quality. | * must use materials of reasonable quality. | ||
You have a right to expect that the work will be: | You have a right to expect that the work <span class="noglossary">will</span> be: | ||
* finished by the date you have agreed, or within a reasonable time if you haven't agreed on a date, and | * finished by the date you have agreed, or within a reasonable time if you haven't agreed on a date, and | ||
* provided at the cost you have agreed, or at a reasonable cost if you haven't agreed on the cost. | * provided at the cost you have agreed, or at a reasonable cost if you haven't agreed on the cost. | ||
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* who is going to do the work, | * who is going to do the work, | ||
* who is going to get building permits and approvals, | * who is going to get building permits and approvals, | ||
* who is going to order and pay for materials, | * who is going to <span class="noglossary">order</span> and pay for materials, | ||
* total cost (cost of labour plus cost of materials used on the job), | * total cost (cost of labour plus cost of materials used on the job), | ||
* when work will start and when it will end, | * when work <span class="noglossary">will</span> start and when it <span class="noglossary">will</span> end, | ||
* when payments will be made, and | * when payments <span class="noglossary">will</span> be made, and | ||
* what will happen if you and the contractor cannot agree. | * what <span class="noglossary">will</span> happen if you and the contractor cannot agree. | ||
The wording dealing with what will happen if you and the contractor cannot agree does not need to be complicated. You could say something like: | The wording dealing with what <span class="noglossary">will</span> happen if you and the contractor cannot agree does not need to be complicated. You could say something like: | ||
<blockquote>''If we have disagreements under this contract, we will first try to resolve it with the help of a '''mediator'''. We will each pay half of the mediator’s fees.'' | <blockquote>''If we have disagreements under this contract, we <span class="noglossary">will</span> first try to resolve it with the help of a '''mediator'''. We <span class="noglossary">will</span> each pay half of the mediator’s fees.'' | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
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===What if I change my mind?=== | ===What if I change my mind?=== | ||
When you changed your mind about what you wanted done, expect to pay more than the cost you agreed to in the contract. If you cannot come to an agreement about the bill, the matter may end up going to court. In case you have not paid the whole bill and refuse to pay the balance, this may force the contractor to start an action. They may also be able to pressure you by filing a builder’s '''lien''' against the title of your property. If you have paid the whole bill then you may need to start an action to recover some of what you paid. | When you changed your mind about what you wanted done, expect to pay more than the cost you agreed to in the contract. If you cannot come to an agreement about the <span class="noglossary">bill</span>, the matter may end up going to court. In case you have not paid the whole <span class="noglossary">bill</span> and refuse to pay the balance, this may force the contractor to start an action. They may also be able to pressure you by filing a builder’s '''lien''' against the title of your property. If you have paid the whole <span class="noglossary">bill</span> then you may need to start an action to recover some of what you paid. | ||
[[File:ConsumerLawGuidePage7.jpg|200px|thumb|right]] | [[File:ConsumerLawGuidePage7.jpg|200px|thumb|right]] | ||
===What if we disagree about the bill?=== | ===What if we disagree about the <span class="noglossary">bill</span>?=== | ||
The person who is doing the repairs: | The person who is doing the repairs: | ||
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* Cannot charge you for work that is not described in the contract, unless you agree. | * Cannot charge you for work that is not described in the contract, unless you agree. | ||
Sometimes people find that a repair person is trying to charge for work that was not necessary or that was never done. If you think this happened, contact [[Consumer Protection BC]] toll free at 1-888-564-9963 or online at [http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca www.consumerprotectionbc.ca]. | Sometimes people find that a repair person is trying to charge for work that was not necessary or that was never done. If you think this happened, <span class="noglossary">contact</span> [[Consumer Protection BC]] toll free at 1-888-564-9963 or online at [http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca www.consumerprotectionbc.ca]. | ||
===What can I do if the work is faulty and or unsafe?=== | ===What can I do if the work is faulty and or unsafe?=== | ||
The BC Building Code is a law that sets standards for buildings. If you think that some of the work is not up to building standards, you can report it in writing, with a copy to your contractor. To find out more about building codes and where to send your report, go to the website for your local town or city. Search for "Licenses and Inspections." If the work does not meet building code requirements, the contractor will have to correct it at his or her expense. | The BC Building Code is a law that sets standards for buildings. If you think that some of the work is not up to building standards, you can report it in writing, with a copy to your contractor. To find out more about building codes and where to send your report, go to the website for your local town or city. Search for "Licenses and Inspections." If the work does not meet building code requirements, the contractor <span class="noglossary">will</span> have to correct it at his or her expense. | ||
===When may I have to go to court?=== | ===When may I have to go to court?=== | ||