What do I do if
Contractor threw away original materials I wanted salvaged.
Poor communication about salvage intent.
Contractor threw away original materials I wanted salvaged.
Root cause
Why this happens
Poor communication about salvage intent.
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Your rights
Written scope should specify salvage items.
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What to do
Solution steps
- 01
Step 1
Review scope document
- 02
Step 2
File complaint with DBPR if unauthorized disposal
- 03
Step 3
Claim value of destroyed salvaged items
- 04
Step 4
Document communications about salvage
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FS 626.854
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FS 627.70131
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