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Limitation of Liability Clause — scope creep with no amendment

Started by first_time_homeowner_IL · Jan 12, 2024 · 1,028 views · 10 replies
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first_time_homeowner_IL OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

scope creep with no amendment. I've been dealing with this for about 3 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 5 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $59,000.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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NursePractitioner_LA

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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seeking_advice_creator_TX

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

TP
throwaway_parent_NC

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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frustrated_buyer_2023

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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anon_creator_question

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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ContractLaw_Priya Attorney

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the implied covenant of good faith, commercially reasonable.

The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.

FK
FreelancerKate

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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first_time_seller_TX

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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asking_for_friend_freelancer_MA

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

RM
RestaurantOwner_Miami

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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