{"id":34329,"date":"2023-04-27T14:24:03","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T12:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cbleon-abogados.com\/what-to-do-when-a-renovation-work-is-abandoned\/"},"modified":"2023-04-27T14:24:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T12:24:03","slug":"what-to-do-when-a-renovation-work-is-abandoned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/what-to-do-when-a-renovation-work-is-abandoned\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do when a renovation work is abandoned?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A work abandonment is a situation that can easily happen in any renovation process. Many of those who have had this inconvenience do not know how to solve it without knowing that the law protects them. In these cases, the first thing to do is to act calmly and follow a series of steps.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The abandonment of work can occur in home, institutional or business renovations, so the law offers some measures to solve the problem.<\/strong>  Any company may abandon the reform process without explanation and this may be punishable by law. Here you can find out what to do in these cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de Contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/what-to-do-when-a-renovation-work-is-abandoned\/#What_is_a_construction_abandonment\" >What is a construction abandonment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/what-to-do-when-a-renovation-work-is-abandoned\/#Steps_to_be_taken_in_the_event_of_abandonment_of_work\" >Steps to be taken in the event of abandonment of work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/what-to-do-when-a-renovation-work-is-abandoned\/#1_File_a_claim_with_the_company\" >1. File a claim with the company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/what-to-do-when-a-renovation-work-is-abandoned\/#2_Gather_evidence\" >2. Gather evidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/what-to-do-when-a-renovation-work-is-abandoned\/#3_Go_to_the_notary\" >3. Go to the notary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/what-to-do-when-a-renovation-work-is-abandoned\/#4_Communication_with_the_contractor\" >4. Communication with the contractor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/what-to-do-when-a-renovation-work-is-abandoned\/#5_Report_of_the_project_managers_and_completion_and_certificate_of_work_completed\" >5. Report of the project managers and completion and certificate of work completed.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/what-to-do-when-a-renovation-work-is-abandoned\/#6_Notification_of_abandonment_of_work\" >6. Notification of abandonment of work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/what-to-do-when-a-renovation-work-is-abandoned\/#7_Cancellation_of_the_work\" >7. Cancellation of the work<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_construction_abandonment\"><\/span>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What is a construction abandonment?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The abandonment of a construction site is when the construction company ceases its construction work. You can quit at the beginning or in the middle of the job. This is against the law, as the construction company is in breach of a contract established by its employer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In this case, the contracting party has every right to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/\">make a claim<\/a> against the construction company. In the event that she decides to abandon her work, the correct thing to do is to notify the contractor(s), as this may be considered misconduct on the part of the contracted company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_be_taken_in_the_event_of_abandonment_of_work\"><\/span>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Steps to be taken in the event of abandonment of work<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If your company has committed abandonment of work, you must follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_File_a_claim_with_the_company\"><\/span>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1. File a claim with the company<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The first thing to do is to remain calm and contact the company to make the claim. It requests an explanation from the latter so that a valid agreement can be reached. If the company does not give in, avoid making further claims before seeking legal help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Gather_evidence\"><\/span>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Gather evidence<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Save screenshots of WhatsApp chats and emails to show before the notary. This way you will have a way to substantiate your claim without the company being able to deny you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Go_to_the_notary\"><\/span>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Go to the notary<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This must enter the site where the abandonment of the work has been committed, so that a Record of Presence can be drawn up. There it will be possible to testify to what level the work has been left. This document should also contain photographs, to provide further evidence of the case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition, valuable information such as the condition of tools, machinery and conditions of the builder&#8217;s work area should be attached. This is essential to further establish the claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Communication_with_the_contractor\"><\/span>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. Communication with the contractor<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34324 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/obra-abandonada.jpg\" alt=\"abandoned work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/obra-abandonada.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/obra-abandonada-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/obra-abandonada-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/obra-abandonada-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/obra-abandonada-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/obra-abandonada-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/obra-abandonada-760x507.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At this stage, the notary must communicate with his client to notify him of the verification of the abandonment of the work. It is also possible that the notary may require other elements such as a request for contract performance, claim for damages, request for removal of material, etc.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Report_of_the_project_managers_and_completion_and_certificate_of_work_completed\"><\/span>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5. Report of the project managers and completion and certificate of work completed.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At this point, the executors of the work must specify in a report which works have been completed, the corresponding measurements, as well as their respective settlements. Likewise, the maintenance and surveillance measures related to the works should also be specified.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Notification_of_abandonment_of_work\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6. Notification of abandonment of work<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The next step is to notify the associated administrative entities and others that may be affected by the situation. It is very important that everyone is aware of the cancellation of the work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Cancellation_of_the_work\"><\/span>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7. Cancellation of the work<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The last thing to do is to draft minutes that at least state the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Parts of the work affected during the suspension.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Date of suspension and causes.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The notary&#8217;s duty to report the reactivation of the work or the termination of the contract.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Duties to be fulfilled by the person in charge of the work (detailed information on the work, technical instructions, cessation of work, etc.).<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A work abandonment is a situation that can easily happen in any renovation process. Many of those who have had this inconvenience do not know how to solve it without knowing that the law protects them. In these cases, the first thing to do is to act calmly and follow a series of steps. 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