Legal Question in Legal Ethics in California
A hires B to do work for C. C has a problem with B's work. B will fix it if C releases B from additional obligation. C says since contract was between A & B, then A has to release B. Is C right?
A condominium HOA hires a contractor to repair a unit in the bldg.
Signatories are the contractor and property manager (agent for the HOA).
A dispute over completed work arises between contractor and condo owner.
Contractor offers to resolve dispute contingent upon owner releasing contractor from further liability or obligation if add'l work addressing dispute is completed.
Owner refuses to sign, claiming they are not a party to the original contract under dispute.
Is the owner correct in this claim? Or is the release a new agreement between owner and contractor, superseding the prior contract?
1 Answer from Attorneys
This is not a legal ethics or professional responsibility question. It is a construction law question. Legal ethics and professional responsibility is the topic for questions regarding the conduct and ethical obligations and responsibilities of lawyers.
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