Contracts are only effective upon what is known as substantial consummation. Simply signing a proposal doesn’t obligate you to proceed with that contractor. However, if the work began, the contractor would certainly be entitled to payment for the work performed.
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Answered on Mar 22nd, 2022 at 8:44 AM