Question

Mr. and Mrs. Davis, tenants, decide to have their apartment redecorated, on June 15. Contractor Jones says he will do the job for $4,000 and informs Smith (the property owner), by registered letter, the job will be completed by June 13. Upon completion, Davis tells Jones to see Smith for payment. Will Smith be liable?

Answer 1

Answer:

No Smith with not be liable.

Explanation:

In order for Smith to be liable, there has to be formal proof that Smith received the registered letter in due time, i.e. before the redecoration work was completed. In such a case Smith would have to stop things from happening in case he did not agree to the changes, or agree to the changes formally to be hold responsible for them.