1. Class Slides
2004
Repair/Renovation of Buildings
Owner Issues
Instructor-Robert P Hall Jr, Esq.
UC Berkeley Extension
Class Handout Slides (2004)
Presented by RPHall, Esq.

2. Typical Owner Expectations
• The proposed repair/renovation project meets
performance and aesthetic expectations. For
example, new roof does not leak for a reasonable
period of time
• Work called for under contract documents
complied with plans, designs and applicable code
and industry standards
• All subcontractor’s and suppliers were paid at the
end of the repair project or a “lien free” job
• Work completed “on time and on budget”

3. Owner “Responsibilities”
• Decide on scope of work corresponding to
owner’s budget
• Establish quality control requirements for the
work
• Decide on level of involvement of the design
team, if applicable
• Make timely payments pursuant to contract
requirements
• Timely respond to design or field problems that
arise during the performance of the work

4. Owner’s Liability
• Potentially liable for contract price if unpaid
without legal excuse
• Potentially liable for lost profits or overhead if
owner improperly discharges contractor during
progress of the work
• Possibly liable for delay damages imposed on the
contractor if the owner unreasonably delays
completion of contract