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How much do you stand to lose if you don't buy it? How much will it cost to replace the tile? Is the difference worth it to you? There's your answer.
I had a lot upgrades and paid the builder a lot. Not sure how much the builder would refund me - the clauses in the contract is one-side favor to the builder, such as no refund on non-standard upgrade etc.
it is fine I would not close the deal and I could find another one, but I wonder what proper ways are to deal with the builder so that I could get my money back if the builder chooses to terminate the contract.
Can a builder terminate a contract on a new construction without me signing off on it
It depends - was the contract contingent (pending) on anything?
Almost all new home contracts favor the builder. Be aware. There's at least 30 pages all in his favor, so it's highly likely, he is only required to provide notice.
I would never walk away from a house in a hot market that had appreciated in 10 months because of tile I didn't like. Although I might ask lawyer if you can sue the builder for the cost of equivalent replacement tile after you take possession of the house.
Take possession of the house with the ugly tile then decide if you want to 1. flip it before even moving into it and get the profit from it or 2. replace the tile, or 3. live with it
You did sign the agreement for the change, so you will not win based on 'trusting' their change. You might win by flipping the house and walking away with the profit though, and that could be your revenge to the builder. A buyer who does not want to wait a year for a house to be built might pay you a premium for a completely built, never lived in house.
Do you dislike the tile because it is not natural stone or do you really, really hate the look of the tile? Does it look a lot like the original tile EXCEPT that it is not natural stone?
* If it does look like the first choice, and you dislike the look, the same would have been the case for the natural stone you first selected.
* If it does NOT look at all like the first choice (regardless of it not being natural stone) did you not even look at the new tile before signing the change order?
I have had many homes and have had marble, granite and travetine floors. After all that I have learned that man made tiles are much more durable and easier to keep clean. Some are even more beautiful.
I have been traveling in Europe for the past month. I have been thru cathedrals. Today I went to the Parliment in Budapest. Much of the beautiful marble throughout the cathedrals and Parliment are FAKE (man-made) marble installed after WW2 damage to save money, because of availability issues, and because the weight of the natural stone on the walls was too difficult. These buildings are just stunning and served kings, dignataries and even the Pope.
So think about why you are upset and wanting natural stone. Because you are greatly mistaken if you think natural stone carries more status. Beauty and practicality should drive your choices in daily life in a house.
Can a builder terminate a contract on a new construction without me signing off on it
depends on the contract. There will be reasons in there when a builder can terminate, and if one of those applies, then yes. You probably need to consult an attorney.
This thread originated over 2 years ago. The person with the tile problem was the OP. The person that revived a dead thread doesn't have a tile problem. We don't know what that person's problem is.
Yes the OP's part of the thread is over two years old, but the new question as posed in post #23 is:
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Can a builder terminate a contract on a new construction without me signing off on it.
We don't have an backstory, so we don't know WHY they are asking that question. And of course details can make a difference when giving an answer, especially if you want one that's going to he helpful. But that's all we know --just the question the was asked.
I noticed that the OP (from what I could tell) just stopped posting and never said what they decided to do. I'm going to presume that like many others, who don't like the answers when the responses aren't' what they want to hear….are immature, and "pick up their marbles and go home."
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