Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 190 of 1605
An owner asks a contractor to add an unforeseen scope of work mid-project. To be paid for the extra work, the contractor should FIRST:
a.Get a written, signed change order describing the added work and its price before performing it
b.Complete the extra work and bill it on the final invoice as a surprise
c.Stop all work until the owner pays cash up front
d.Report the owner to the CSLB
Explanation
Extra or changed work should be authorized by a written change order signed by both parties before it is performed, so the price and scope are clear and the contractor's right to payment is protected.
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