Hidden Defects are flaws that are easily discoverable upon ordinary inspection and acceptance.

The Right of Retention allows a contractor to keep any property, whether movable or immovable, until they are paid.

If a contractor is working for a stipulated lump sum price, they cannot demand an increase in price due to the higher cost of labor or materials, unless the plans were changed and the change and additional price were determined in writing.

If a building collapses due to a defect in the plans drawn up by the architect, the architect is liable for damages if the collapse occurs within fifteen (15) years from the completion of the structure.

When the architect or engineer supervises the construction, they are held only secondarily liable for damages with the contractor.

Acceptance of the finished work by the employer generally relieves the contractor of liability for any defect, even if the employer expressly reserves their rights due to a specific defect.

If the contractor who only provides skill and labor has the work destroyed before delivery due to a fortuitous event, they cannot claim any compensation from the employer.

The Employer/Proprietor has the right to withdraw from the construction of the work at will, but must indemnify the contractor for expenses, work, and damages.

If the work is agreed to be accomplished to the satisfaction of the proprietor, any disagreement regarding satisfaction is automatically subject to the final decision of a third-party expert.