By law how much time do I have to give the contractor to do the work he was hired for?
Full Question:
I asked a contractor to cease work on my home because of substandard work. He is now off of the job for about a week and claims breach of contract because I have not yet allowed him the opportunity to return and finish the work. He was asked to return 9 days after his departure. Does Alaska law limit me a certain time period in which to allow him the opportunity to return to work?
04/03/2007 |
Category: Contractors |
State: Alaska |
#2522
Answer:
The following is are Alaska statutes:
Sec. 45.01.203. Obligation of good faith.
Every contract or duty in the code imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance or enforcement.
Sec. 45.01.204. Time; reasonable time; "seasonably".
(a) Where the code requires an action to be taken within a reasonable time, a time that is not manifestly unreasonable may be fixed by agreement.
(b) What is a reasonable time for taking an action depends on the nature, purpose, and circumstances of the action.
(c) An action is taken "seasonably" when it is taken at or within the time agreed or, if no time is agreed, at or within a reasonable time.
