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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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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.
Can a principal contractor be vicariously liable for the actions of his subcontractor?
Yes, a principal contractor can be vicariously liable for the actions of his subcontractor if the subcontractor is found to be an agent of the principal contractor. This typically occurs if the subcontractor is under the direct control or supervision of the principal contractor in carrying out the work.
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.
Is a rental property owner liable if the home was vacant and being repaired by a contractor and all the workers tools were stolen?
The rental property owner is not typically liable for stolen tools belonging to a contractor. The contractor is responsible for securing their tools and may have insurance to cover such losses. However, it's important to review the terms of the contract between the property owner and the contractor to determine the specific responsibilities and liabilities in this situation.
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.
Who is Liable of personal vehicle used for job?
The driver and the owner is liable.
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.
What is Borrowed Servant endorsement?
It's an endorsement that makes the employer liable for an independent contractor's employees.
What is the diffence between a nominated and a selected subconttactor with reference to liability?
A nominated subcontractor is chosen by the client or architect, and the main contractor is not liable for the performance of the nominated subcontractor. In contrast, a selected subcontractor is chosen by the main contractor, who remains liable for the selected subcontractor's performance.
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.
