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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-2183 FX ~ WHEATLAND CUSTOM HOMES, INC, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW LARRY JACKSON AND DEBORAH JACKSON, Defendant NO 01 - .;)1J':3 G~~l'-r~ NOnCE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within Twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you, and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Ave. Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 ;""'''''"-''<'-''' - ,_T _~ . ~1 To ~ . NOII!::IA Le han demandado a usted an la corte. Si usted guiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. U sted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado gue si usted no se defienda, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una .orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier gueja 0 alivio gue es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE EST A DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIAT AMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO IlENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VA Y A EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR IELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A DIRECCION SE ENCUNENTRA ESCRIT A ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISIENCIA LEGAL. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Ave. Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 249-3166 -'~-j: ~ ~ ~, ~~ v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO 0 1- ':2.1 V C!.wd 1-LtAM- WHEATLAND CUSTOM HOMES, INC, Plaintiff LARRY JACKSON AND DEBORAH JACKSON, Defendant COMPLAINT AND NOW COMES the plaintiff, Wheatland Custom Homes, Inc., through its attorneys, Adler & Adler, and respectfully represents the following: 1. Plaintiff, Wheatland Custom Homes, Inc, is a Pennsylvania corporation with a principal place ofbllsiness located at 447 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601. 2. Defendants are adult individuals with a principal residence located at 6202 Crofton Court, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. 3. In February of 2000, plaintiff and defendants entered into a Building Agreement (hereinafter "Building Agreement") in which plaintiff agreed to build a home for defendants for a base price of$176,905.00. A copy of said agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A." 4. The home is located at the present address of defendants listed above. 5. The home was substantially completed by plaintiff on or about October 27, 2000. 6. Defendants moved into the home on or about October 28,2000. 7. Defendants had not paid plaintiff $84,797.00 as of the time they moved into the home in violation ofthe Building Agreement. 8. Pursuant to Paragraph 4.0. of the Building Agreement, payment in full was due upon occupancy ofthe premises by defendants. 9. Pursuant to paragraph 4.F. of the Building Agreement, late charges amount to interest on the unpaid balance in the amount of 15% compounded monthly. .j::,-- ~ . 10. $84,797.00 remained unpaid as of the time defendants moved into the home. 11. In violation of paragraph 5.B. of the Building Agreement, the Owner took possession of the home without paying the full contract sum. 12. On November 8, 2000, plaintiff was paid $68,234.00 by defendants, 11 days after it was due. 13. Late charges on this balance due accrued at $34.85 per day for 11 days amounts to $383.85. 14. On November 8, 2000, in order to try to avoid a lawsuit and work with defendants, although not required by the Building Agreement, plaintiff entered into an Escrow Agreement (hereinafter "Escrow Agreement") attached hereto as Exhibit "B." 15. At the time the Escrow Agreement was entered into, William L. Adler, Esquire, was holding $13,655.00 in escrow pursuant to that Agreement. 16. The Lender is holding $5,250.00 for $2,342.00 worth of work. 17. Plaintiff has repeatedly gone to the home to attempt to complete the punch list items as provided for in the Escrow Agreement. 18. Defendants are now refusing to permit plaintiff to complete the punch list items. 19. Only minor items remain to be done on the punch list in the Escrow Agreement. 20. Defendants have refused to release any funds from escrow to plaintiffbut for $2,000.00. 21. On February 2,2001, a letter dated February 1, 2001 was sent by plaintiffs counsel to defendants requesting that an inspector be hired pursuant to the Escrow Agreement. 22. Defendants have refused and continue to refuse to permit an independent inspector to come to the property to review the workmanship of plaintiff and the completion of the punch list items set forth in the escrow agreement. 23. Defendants continue to come up with additional items not covered in the Escrow Agreement but which may be warranty items. 24. Defendants have breached the Building Agreement by not paying the contract price in ""~_,~~ ,"J!!IR!I~ i>ll1,"J"I"""hw~~ ,~ . ". Jll ~, ' ~. m "~,., full at the time of taking possession. 25. Late charges are due under the Building Agreement in the amount of at least $383.85. 26. Defendants have breached the Escrow Agreement by refusing to release any additional funds pursuant to the agreement. 27. Defendants have breached the Escrow Agreement by refusing to permit plaintiff to finish the items in the Escrow Agreement and by refusing to permit an independent inspector to review the work of plaintiff. 28. Defendants owe plaintiff $383.85 in addition to late charges at the rate of$5.61 per day beginning February 5, 2001, pursuant to the Building Agreement, on the outstanding balance being held in escrow. 29. Defendants owe plaintiff $11 ,65 5.00 held in escrow by William L. Adler and $2,908.00 of the $5,250.00 being held in escrow by Lender representing the balance remaining due under the Building Agreement and Escrow Agreement. WHEREFORE, plaintiffs demand judgment against defendants in the amount of$14 ,947.00, together with any damages suffered as a result of the signs being placed on the lawn of defednants, together with interest and costs of suit which amount requested requires reference to compulsory arbitration. wL t!llih// William L. Adler, Esquire ADLER & ADLER P.O. Box 11933 125 Locust St. Harrisburg, PA 17108 717-234-3289 Supreme Court ill Number 39844 April 6, 2001 ,I' _, ~ -, ..., ..., " --~I """ . - "Q~,..".. VERIFICATION I VERIFY THAT THE STATEJ\1ENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING PLEADING ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEJ\1ENTS HEREIN ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.SA Section 4904 RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES. DATE: 1 )~k( /' ./'/ //~ /X/7/ I. ffy/ . P WHEATLAND CUSTOM HOJ\1ES, INC, by Rick Martin, President "'j1f9~~n".., ".< " . . . , ". ,~ "''''"''''- 25/27/~gg<1 07:41 717-558-3<1<15 w~t~TLAN~ CUSTO~ wOM BUILDING AGREEMENT ....../ PAGE 02 J. Parties. THIS AGREEMENT, is made this _ day of February, 2000 by a d between WHEATLAND CUSTOM HOMES, INC., a Pennsylvania Corporation, having its p 'ncipal place of business at 447 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA, 17601 ("Builder") and Larry and D borah Jackson, having an address of 5007 Inverness Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pa, ] 7055 ("Owner"), Bu Ider's telephone 717-560-3400 and Owner's telephone: 717-737-3754 residence; 717-_- wor . 2. Premises, Owner represents and warrants to Builder that Owner has an unen umbered fee simple title to certain real property located at Lot 302, Dove Ridge, Cumberland Count, Pennsylvania, which property ("Premises") is more fully described in Owner's deed and the physic I boundaries of which have been pointed out to the Builder by Owner. The Owner further represents a d warrants that the various easements, deed restrictions, statutes and ordinances applicable to the Pre . ses permit the Premises to be used for residential purposes and further permits the house ("House) contemplated herein to be constructed on the Premises at the location as depicted on the Plot Plan (alt ched). 3. YiQrk. The Builder agrees to provide all labor, materials, tools and equipmen necessary to construct the House on the Premises in accordance with the Plans and the Specifications dated 21 February, 2000, as mutually agreed upon and identified by the parties, and w ieh Plans and Specifications are made a part of this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between t e Plans and the Specifications, the contents of the Specifications shal! control and prevail. ~ 4, Q9ntract Sum, A. Amount. Owner shall pay Builder for all labor, materials, tools, equi ment and services rendered or which may be required to be rendered pursuant to the Plans and S ecifications the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Five Dollars ($176,905. 0) ("Contract Sum"), B. Manner ofPaYlJ1ent of the Contract Sum. The Owner shall pay the C Olract Sum to the Builder as follows: 1. At the time of the signing of this Agreement $ 0 II. Progress payments in the amounts and at the time enumerated in attached Draw Schedule. Ill. Final payment, representing the full unpaid portion of the Contract Sum, and all Changes, credits, extras and costs over Allowances shall be due , and payable at the time of substantial completion and prior to occupancy by the Owner, C. PrOlzress Pllvments. Payments shall be due and payable upon receipt fthe billing from the Builder, Any payment not received by Builder within two (2) weeks shall be considered late ~. ~xi..:\,,+ "'.4" nl~ 0.' ~ .~ '--- '1, 85/87/~~gd 87:dl 7~7 550 3ac5 l&~~E{~"fCA!~D CUSTO~ HOM PAGE 83 . ' and be subject to Late Charges as specified in Section 4,F herein. D. Final Pavment. Final payment constituting the entire unpaid balance the Contract Sum shall be paid to the Builder at the time of substantial completion of the work For he purposes of this Agreement the term "substantial completion" means the date on which the Hous is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Plans and the Specifications to permit occupancy by the Owner without unre8$onable inconvenience. The issuance of an Occupancy Permit by the 10 al municipality wherein the Premises are located shall constitute conclusive proof that substantial com letion has been achieved. In the event that Owner occupies the House prior to Builder's notificlltio of substantilll completion, Owner hereby agrees to be responsible for any required municipal occupa permits, and also Ilgrees to pay to the Builder the entire unpaid balance of the Contract Sum upon oc pancy, E. Financing. This Agreement is contingent upon Owner obtaining finan ing, upon such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to Owner, and if such financing is not obtaine by the Owners on or before 1 April 2000, Owner agrees to extend this date by sixty (60) days and ther agrees to authorize Builder to obtain such ,(inancing as a reputable mortgage banking institution uld qualij)r the Owner for. In any event, at any time after the financing date specified herein, Builde , t its sole and exclusive discretion, may tenninate this Agreement. F. Late Charges. Any payments not received by the Builder at the times pecified herein this Section 4 shall bear interest at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum, compou ded monthly. 5, Completion.Occuoancy, A Commencement. Completion. The Builder shall begin work on or ab ut 10 April 2000 and shall proceecl with Builder's scheduling in a prompt and diligent manner until I completion, Substantial Completion shall be on or about 30 August, 2000. However, the Completi n date may be extended if Builder's progress is delayed by Owner initiated Changes, Concealed Co itions, strikes, non delivery of materials, or acts of God. In the event the Completion date is exten cd by Builder, Builder shall notifY the Owner in writing of the new Completion date within seven (7) d ys of the event that caused the delay, or a minimum of30 days prior to the Completion date herein. B. PQssession. The Owner shall take possession of the House within ten 10) days of notification by the Builder to the Owner that the House is substantially complete a after the full Contract Sum has been paid to the Builder. Upon notification of substantial completio by the Builder, the Owner will make an inspection of the House with the Builder. Should there any items of construction which according to the Plans and Specifications are unfinished, such ite s will be noted and the Builder will agree to complete them prior to delivery of the House. If any ork can not be comJ?leted at this time because of weather conditions or other circumstances beyond uilder's control and an escrow is required by the lending institution, the totlll unpaid amount of the Contract Sum, extras, credits and Changes shall be deposited in the escrow account, such account t be held by the lending institution or Builder's legal council, the amount to be held in escrow shall be e ual to Builder's cost to perform the incomplete work and shall be released upon Builder's notificatio to the escrow account holder that such work is completed. At such time the work is completed, 0 r shall arrange 2 ~I V ,., '" -, ~5/07/l~ga 87:al 72.7-550-3445 .,,0;.":.,." !;JHEA'flj,r.JJ CUSTOY, HO~ PAGE 0 d .---.. for Builder to be paid within ten (10) days, and if not so paid, Owner agrees to pay B ilder interest of fifteen per cent (15 %) per armum compounded monthly on the unpaid amount. 6. Plans and Specifications. The Owner acknowledges that they have examined d approved the Plans and the Specifications, incorporated herein by reference and has initialed uch Plans and Specifications to evidence the Owner's acceptance of such Plans and Specifications. Th Owner further aCknowledges that the Builder has explained the Plans and Specifications to Owner's full satisfaction, 7. Chllnge~. Owner may order changes in the Work consisting of additions, dele ions or modifications to the Plans and Specifications. In the event of such changes, the Contr t Sum and the time of substantial completion shall be adjusted pursuant to the terms contained herein. All changes in the Work shall be authorized only by written change orders signed by both the Owner nd the Builder. All such changes, including changes to the Contract Sum and/or the time of substantial . mpletion, may be changed only by change order effectuated in accordance with the procedures enumer ed herein. 8. Selections, The Builder will provide the Owner with a list enumerating the va 'ous selections to be made by the Owner. The Owner will make aU such selections according to the dat s on the list. If the Builder has not received the Owner's selections by the dates on the list, Owner agr s to extend the date for substantial completion accordingly. 9. Insulation, Pennsylvania Act 222 of 1980 sets minim.um standards of insulati for new construction. The Owner hereby acknowledges that the Owner has revised the Plans an Specificlltions and the Owner has satisfied themselves, of the extent to which the Plans and SpecifiCIl ions are or are not in conformity to the standards and the Owner hereby releases and discharges the B i1der from any responsibility, costs, suit or expense resulting from the Plans and/or Specifications b ng in variance with the standards, it being understood thllt the Plans and Specifications represent th design of the House desired by the Owner and Owner waives unequivocally all remedies available t the Owner for the failure to meet the standards imposed by the aforesaid Act 222 or similar legislation. 10, Radon. Builder makes no warranties, express or implied as to the specific fa on level to be found in the House, Owner hereby releases, quit claims and forever discharges B ilder. Builder's agents, Builder's employees and subcontractors and any officer or partner or anyone them and any person, finn or corporation, who may be liable by or through them for any and all c 'ms, losses or demands, including personal injuries and aU of the consequences thereof, whether no know or not. which may arise from the presence of radon in any room or portion of the House which the subject of this Agreement. 11. ~. Builder shall not be held responsible for, and is hereby released from liability, expense and consequential damages which may result by reason of any delay in to inclement wellther, fire, storm. of other casualty, strikes, shortages of materials, dela materials, walkouts or other labor disputesafi'ecting Builder or Builder's suppliers of I loss, ompletion due in dfillivery of teoal or labor, "--" , "k .'_' ,11, '" " -,. , . , ,," 19\.' ~5/~7/19g4 ~7:al 71 7-550-34<15 L<J~~A TU~~-.J!J CLjSTO~1 f-JQM PAG~ 05 ~ delay in issuance of permits, acts of war, emergency proclamations, sewer moratorium, governmental regulations or matters outside of Builder's control, irre6pective of the cause, time an extent of such delay or any other lIct6 or circumstances beyond the control of Builder whatsoever, her similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, In the event of such delay, Builder may extend the dat of substantial completion until such time as substantial completion of the House may be complete. 12. Warranty. A, Builder's Warrantv. Providing the Owner meets the provisions of this Agreement and subject to the limitations hereinafter set forth, Builder expressly warrants, in Ii of any other wllrranties or representations, express or implied, that it will correct any material defect in the heating, plumbing, air conditioning, electric roofing or major structural systems of the House. hat the Owner shall, by written notice to the Builder, call to the Builder's attention within twelve (12 months of the date of substantial completion, provided that such defects do not result in whole r in part from alterations or other acts performed other than by Builder, acts of God or other cau es not directly attributable to the Builder. THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF L OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY W TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR HABITAB ITY AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE BUILDER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTI DAMAGES, BUILDER GIVES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESP CT TO THE EXISTENCE OF LEVELS OF RADON GAS OR RADON DAUGHTERS OR OTHER INDOOR AIR POLLlITANTS. B, Exclusions from Builder's Warranty. Specifically and without limitati n, no warranty is given with respect to the following: i, Any appliance, component equipment or the like for which the thereof issues a separate warranty, except as to Builder's workmanship with respect to t the equipment. Builder shall assign to Owner to the extent assignable all guarantee extended by the manufacturer with respect to the equipment. ii. All work completed by the owner shall not be covered under t warranty nor shall builder or his subcontractors be held responsible for any liability that said work anufacturer installation of of warranties builder's ay result from Hi. Any matters other than those expressly listed in subsection 12, hereof, relating to the construction of the House, including without limitation, any of the followi g: a. Nail pops, seam ridges and shrinkage in dry wall, lumbe , trim, doors, millwork and wood floor. Owner hereby acknowledges that Owner understands d agrees that shrinkage and the results thereof is not an indication of poor workmanship or defectiv materials and Owner understa.nds and agrees that the repairs therefor are maintenance items and, therefore, the responsibility of the Owner. ~ b. Settling of the House (unless such settling shall cauSe st ctural " ,~~Fj"1 .~'" '" " " - 85/87/1994 87:41 717-558-3445 WHEAtLA~D CUSTOM HOM PAGE 05 '- damage), the presence or absence of earth in and around the foundation, utility trenc s or any other excavated areaS and filled areas on the Premises, c. Cracking, falling away, dripping or discoloration or im grout, plaster or stucco, provided Builder will regrout cracks exceeding one quart foundation or basement walls. d. Shrinking or warping of doors less than three eighth (3 8) inches. e. Color variations in fixtures, appliances, stained wood, t Ie, brick, rfections in (1/4) inch in mortar or stucco. ~, f Quantity or quality of the growth of grass. It is the res onsibilityof the Owner to water, fertilize and reseed as necessary, Any soil washouts from rain r melting snow from the date ofsubstantial completion are the responsibility of the Owner. g. Absence of dampness or water in the basement, except hat if during the period of one year from the date of substantial completion, the basement of the House shall be flooded by reason of free running surface water from outside the House, Builder will un ertake to make such repair to the House as shall be reasonably necessary to prevent a reoccurrence f such flooding during that period from that cause, provided that this provision sh!\11 not apply to floodi g which results from (a) a change of the grading or in the foundation plllntings around the House n caused by the Builder (b) flood conditions, cloud bursts, flash floods, unusually long freezing spells with snow and subsequent quick thawing or similar wet conditions or (c) any cause that is not d e to faulty or defective construction. As a condition of Builder's obligation hereunder, Owner agrees to maintain the grade of lot finished by Builder, to maintain and keep clean the gutlers, down spouts an splash blocks. Owner further agrees not to build any stone, concrete or other garden edging, brick, st ne or concrete terrace or retaining wall,or any,other structure on the Premises which will pocket wat r or in any way change Builder's grading'or block the natural flow of water in any particular way, h. Any defect or problem in the House, or the Premises cause or effect, not brought to the attention of the Builder by written notice receiv within twelve (12) months of the date of substantial completion. D. Water System. i. If Builder is to install service laterals connecting the House wat r system to a public system, Builder agrees to do such connection in a workman like manner, su h as meets the municipal specifications. Builder gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the s dency of the amount, pressure or the purity of water available at the Premises. E, Limitation of Builder's Liability. Owner agrees that Builder shall not e responsible or liable for any damage to mechanical equipment, personal property of any other materi Is stored in the bnsement or elsewhere in the House resulting from any of the foregoing conditions, it bing understood that the maximum liability of Builder under this warranty shall be the replacement r repair of the defective portion of the House. In no event shall the Builder be liable for special consequential damages or personal injuries arising from any breach of this warranty or of this Agre men!. Builder shall have the sole right to determine whether the defect shall be corrected by repair r replacement. ardJess of by the Builder '-' .-","'" ~"'" ~- " .-- ~"' """'''''!'~ 05/07/1"94 07:41 71 7 558 3445 ;,~H~i\'rL:i\ND CUSTOM !-jOM PAGE 07 'J The warranty shall not apply to the defective portion of the House that has been subj t to misuse or damage by accident or has not been afforded reasonable care. 13. Insurance. Builder will procure and keep in effect worker's compensation a liability insurances in sufficient sums and with reliable carriers and will, upon request of certification of such coverage. Owner agrees to maintain during the progress of the Work and at all times prior full payment to the Builder at Owners cost an all risk builders risk insurance policy, includin extended and vandalism coverage in an amou!1t of not less than the Contract Sum. Owner will deli er to Builder a copy of said policy before construction begins. Builder and Owner shall be named as sured, as their interests may appear, on all such policies, It is understood that the Owner bears the ,omplete risk of loss due to fire, storm or other casualty including vandalism. As a result the Owne shall be solely responsible in the event any loss is not covered by insurance or if the amount of i surance is not adequate to fully cover all of the costs resulting from any such loss including the cos of demolition, removal and reconstruction. general wner, provide '- 14, Construction Site, The Work in every respect from the time of the signing this Agreement, to the final acceptance, shall be under the charge of the Builder, Owner hereby acknowledges that the Owner is aware that the Premises, during the progress of the Wo k, constitutes a dangerous area. Any visits by the Owner or his representative or agent to the Pre ises during the .~ progress of the Work shall be done at the Owner's sole risk and the Owner agrees to h Id harmless and indemnify the Builder from any loss, expense (including attorney's fees), suit or cause 0 action resulting from any damage or injury, personal injury of death suffered by the Owner, Owner's gents, invitees, licensees, guests or employees. Owner shall not in any event during the progress of the ork disturb or directly contact any of Builder's subcontractors or employees but shall direct all c munication to Builder's designated representative, 15, Siin, Builder shall have the right to place upon the Premises Builder's sign oting Builder's presence on the Premises, Such sign shall be removed at the time the Owner certifies he achievement of substantial completion. 16, Arbitration. All claims, disputes and other matters in question between the wner and the Builder arising out of or relating to this Agreement of the breach thereof shall be decid d by arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitr ion Association then obtaining unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. 17, Assignment This Agreement may not be assigned by the Builder or the 0 er without the ex.press written consent of the other. Notwithstanding the preceding, this Agreement shall be binding upon the respective heirs, executors, administrators and successors (to the axte t assignable in ~, , >''''>'W '~" _"""0. ~~ <,., .-- l' 'r ~~ ~ I ....., 0S/07/~ggc 07:dl 7l7-550-34d5 ~ihtA'tO\Nb CUSTO~ HO~ PAGE 08 accordance with the terms contained herein). This Agreement is to be construed in ace rdance with the '- Jaws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 18. Work Stoppage Builder shall have no obligation to commence Work prior to Owners payment of the Deposit to the :Suilder in accordance with subsection 4.B hereof, Bu der's receipt of evidence satisfactory to Builder of financing for the Home in accordance with sub see ion 4.E hereof. and Builder's receipt of all permits necessary to commence construction, Builder may discontinue the performance of the Work at any time if (a) any pro ess payments are not received when due pursuant to attached Draw Schedule or (b) a Builder initiate change order is not approved by the Owner within five (5) days of Owner's receipt of such a change ord r. Any payment not received by the Builder by the date due according to the terms ontained herein shall bear interest at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum compoun d monthly. If Builder either fails to commence or discontinues the Work for any of the foregoing rea ons, the date of substantial completion shall be extended accordingly. 19. Default. If either the Owner or Builder defaults in the performance of their bligations hereunder, in addition to the remedies set forth in Section 18 hereof. the aggrieved p rty may pursue any remedy available at law or in equity. ~. 20. Mis((ellaneous, A. Waiver. Xf in any situation the Builder waives the strict performance ccording to the terms contained herein, such waiver shall apply to that instance only and shall not e deemed as a continuing waiver nor shall it prohibit the Builder from requiring strict performance in ccordance with this Agreement at all times thereafter. B. Caolions. The captions of the sections noted herein are used for con enience only, and such captions do not in any manner alter, modity, restrict and/or expand the provisi ns contained in any given section, C. Amendments. This Agreement may not be modified or amended exe pt in writing signed by both of the parties hereto or by a duly authorized change order appwved in ccordance with the terms contained herein. D. Notices. All notices required herein shall be sent by regular mail, an shall be deemed received by the addressee two (2) days after mailing. All notices shall be se t to the Builder and the Owner at the addresses noted in Section 1 hereof E Exhibits, The Following Exhibits are attached hereto and made a pa hereof:' Site plan depicting location of the House Plans and Specifications Draw Schedule '---.-. 7 t"pv~_~ 85/87/)99a 07:4) n 7-550-3405 \;,I}.A~~A tLt\r-..!D CLJSTG\1 HCJM PAGE 09 ~ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner has set hislher hand and seal this day of ebruary, 2000. WITNESS: OWNER: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Builder hereby approves this Agreement this _ day of Fe ruary, 2000. ATTEST: ATL CUSTOM HOME . INC. lUCK MARTIN, PRESIDENT '-- '-" Ii ,~" Llfi, - , " -- 05/07/~?g4 07:c~ 7:!..7-550-34d5 I)JHEATLAf'~D CUSTOM I-lC'M PAGE H3 . ' WHEA TLAND CUSTOM HOMES ~ DRAW SCHEDlJLE Owner; Contract Amount: $176,90 DRAW AMOUNT DESCRIPUON #1 20% Oue upon completion offoundation and subfloors 3-4 #2 25% Due upon completion of structural framing, i,e,. weather dry roof #3 )5% Due upon installation of mechllJ1ical rough ins, insulation, and drywall 10-1 weeks #4 20% Due upon substantial completion or occupancy, whichever first occurs '~ NOTES Change orders mUSl be signed prior to making any changes. Payment for any ch nge orders not required at time of the change shall be due per the same terms and co itions as final payment. Allowances are not adjusted until final payment, First draw includes credit for the Deposit paid under Section 4.B, ~J] cr' OWNER ATLAND CUSTOM HOMES, INC, RICK MARTIN, PRESIDENT ~- /~~ /~U~ OWNER 1-;~1!,.", ' __~ rnl. ,^d ,,,, .. ,-r-',,"^ 85/07/1550 07:01 71 7 558 3d05. W1E"'TUiN!) CUSTOM HOM 30.0ct.2000 COST SHEET LARFlY AND DEB JACKSON FEB. 1 PRICING $169.400 500 1,000 1,000 250 LARGER DECK GARAGE ATTIC ROUGH IN GARAGE ATTIC DORMERS GARAGE ATTIC HEAT ROUGH IN FEB. 19 PRICING ADP ONE GARAGE GABLE WINDOW MASTER BED WINDOW \IS. GARAGE DOOR 6' WHIRLPOOL .TRIM AND DRYWALL GARAGE ATTIC . (PAINT AND FLOOR BY OWNER) BRICK STOOP BRICK ON STONE DUST WALK ADD 3 FIRST FLOOR WINDOWS GARAGE DOOR OpENEFlS CONTRACT AMOUNT APRIL 1 ADOS 285 o 200 3.100 240 o 930 INCLUDED JUNE 1 ADDS GARAGE SHED DORMER vs. FRONT DORMERS FINISHING OORMER INTERIOR ADD !'OWDER ROOM WINDOW DINING ROOM BAY GARAGE HEAVIER STEEL vs. COLUMN ADD GARAGE WINDOW ADD LAUNDRY WINDOW ADD BONUS ROOM WALK IN CLOSET LAUNDRY CHANGE DELETE ANGl..E BAY. ADD TRIPLE WINpOW GARAGE FLOOR DRAINS. UNDERGROUND DOWNSPOUTS FlEAR REDMWPLANS FOR LOT 305 9' vs. S' BASEMENT WALLS 5' ADDITIONAL SET BACK WATER SOFTNER (@ MY COST) BYPASS LINES FOR SINK, EXTERIOR GAS RANGE AND DRYER HOOK UPS aACKFIl..L DECK POSTS WI STONES (970) 200 275 500 500 o 849 65 o o 1,400 1,600 310 1,280 125 JUNe; n ADDS 310 310 300 o Jl)LY 5 JULY 21 REVERSE HOUSE. DEEPER GA.RAGE WALLS .. . EXTRA GRADING UNDERGROUND DOWNSPOUTS, FRONT UNFINISHED FRONT DORMERS EXTEND GAMGE: ATTIC DORMER ;100 850 o 300 1!50 . --, . d P ,..,. ?~ - .^ , PAGE 11 $1 6,905 ~~~- ~ -~ 0S)~)/J.~g! ~/:al (11 ~b\1 jaa~ TIMBERI..lNE MAPLE CABINETS, CATHEDRAL SWANSTONE KITCHEN SINK SAND FAUCET APPLIANCES BY OWNER ELECTRICAL ADDS: 4 CEILING FAN R I's 2 DORMER RECEPTS, SWITCH 2 od MASTER BED PHONE 3 TV OUTLE.TS - I FRONT PORCH LIGHT OUTLET UPGRADED KITCHEN HARDWARE DINING ROOM CROWN MOLD BONUS ROOM FLOORING BONUS ROOM PAINTING FLOORING LIGHT FIXTURES ALLOWANCE RECESSED YALE l;l.'1H!~j:" I u..).r'HJ LU':;:l1 UM HUM 200 75 40 120 ~ 1,000 400 m MIRRORS, SHELVING KITCHEN SINK FAUCET BY OWNER SMALLER DECK LARBOR TO INSTALL 2 CLOSET DOOR SWITCHS CHANGE FIREPLACE MANTLE TOTAL HOUSE COST NOTES; i_~J_"",.....~ ~, ~ - r., ~ - . 1 'r r-'AClt- 1L 450 230 (1,200) 410 105 N/C m? ?m o ~70 24 (200) (500) 60 ~ $185,508 , ~-r ,~,-~ NOV. -08' 00 (Wi:DJ 15:00 ADLER & CLARAVAL TEL: 71 i 2341670 . . , ESCROW AGREEMENT Tills ag;reement is entered illto this B'h day ofNovembor, 2000, between Larry Jackson and Deborah Jackson, his wife (hereinafter known as "Buyers") and Wheatlalld Custom Homes, Inc. (hereinafter known as "Seller") WHEREAS, Buyers and Builder entered il!to a construction contract for Lot 302. Dove Ridge, Cumberland County. PA, for Builder to construe! a home for Buyers in February of2000; and WHEREAS, Buyers are ceady to complete settlement and convert the construction loan to permanent ilnaneing; aru:I WHEREAS. some items in the home need to be repaired or touched up; and WHEREAS, the parties to this agreement have agreed to have William L. Adler hold funds in e:ICCOW until said work is completed. NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as tallows: 1. Mortgagee shall hold $5,250.00 until the seeding and driveway lite completed in the spring of2001, at which time these funds will be released to Builder upon completion of grading and seeding. 2. William L. Adler, Esquire, shall hold $13,655.00 in escrow which shall be released to B~ilder pursuant to the schedule set forth in the punch jist agreement of this date 3. A final punch list has been established as of November 8, 2000, by Buyers Thiti wilt be the finallisl governIng tbi, escrow. Warranty items will still be honored by Builder, but funds will not be held in escrow for those items. 4. Builder will be given the opportunity to perform the work betare having an inspector review it. In the event that Builder considers that the required work on the punch list has been completed. Buyers may examine the work relative to the completed items and if satisfied with the work, may issue a written waiver of inspection by an inspector chosen in connection with plltagraph 5 herein, as to anyone of the three phases ot'work. The written waiver shall authorize releale of the pertinent draw then due. The Lise by Buyers of one or more of such waivers, shall not prejudice Buyer's full righn to exercise the procedures sel forth ill this AgreemenL 5. Certification that these items have been completed in accordance with acceptable residential huilding standards in the industry ill this area shall be certified by a building inspector mutually agreod upon by Builder and Buyers if Builder and Buyers have not agreed otherwise as set farth in pil!agraph 4 No conferences or contact may be had with s..id inspector unless all parties are included ill said conversations. Tills l1laY require tWO 01' three inspections, which cost will be shared equally between Buyers and Builder, .", , Ex\"': \,; t .' E>" i,'\-~1i1l. , JOIWED! !5:0! ADLSR & CLARAVAL TEL:7!7 2341670 p, 003 , .--' ':"' Unles. the il1!ipel.tor determines that the work ofBuilcler to be performed docs not meel acceptable building standards in this area, the work will be acceptable and the escrows paid to Builder in accordance with the above. 6. The inspector will be the final arbitrator a& to the acceptability of the work of Builder. ff he or she signs off on certain work. or determines that work requested i 5 above and beyond acceptable builcling standards lIS set forth above, and this is communicated in writing to William 1. Adler, the funds as set forth above may be released by William L Adler \0 Builder 7 All work required under this agreement, but for seeding and driveway. will be completed by Builder within 45 days from the date of this agreement subject \0 availability of materials. In the event it is not completed by that dllte aubject to availability or materials. and the panies cannot agree on what remaining items must be repaired or replaced, either party may tlle suit in the Court of Common Plea fCumberland County to have this matter determined. /I);(~ Richard 1. Martin, President, Wheatland Custom Homes, Inc. Witness: e~1 e rJ.ar~ Larry 1 acksc#' V'!);it '^ t\ C{oJ~ Deborah lackson 1f;:~ f tf4L2--~ William 1-. Adler, Escrow Agent ;:?~;"~~'''l''''"' ~,~-, ^, '". - --- ," 1 " _'IF" REVISED PUNCH LIST AGREEMENT NOW COME Larry and Deborah Jackson~ hereinafter referred to as " Buyers" and Wheatland Builders by and through Rick Martin hereinafter referred to as "Builder" agree as follows: Builder agrees to repair, restore and install all ofthe following listed items to the full satisfaction of Buyers. No draw will be released by Buyers until Builder signs this agreement. When Builder signs this Agreement, a draw in the amount of$ 58,500 will be authorized to be released and the balance remaining of the $77,405 check from Vartran Bank for the construction loan pay-off shall be placed in Attorney William Adler's Attorney's Escrow Account. Buyers will pay Builder $9,734.00. Builder will pay the additional one-quarter point or $549 due to the mortgagee as an increase in points from the necessity of having to extend the completion and closing of this home sale beyond the November 3 expiration of the financing commitment prior to the "Re-Lock" approved by Roslyn National Mortgage. Builder assures Buyers that he has reviewed this "punch list" and that he agrees to repair, restore and install all ofthe following listed items to the full satisfaction of Buyers unless the parties cannot agree on a particular item, in which case an independent inspection is required under this agreement and the accompanying Escrow Agreement. Buyers agree that once closing is held Buyers will completely move into the house and set up all their rooms. Builder will have the responsibility to communicate their schedules to Buyers and Buyers will do every thing they can to accommodate the workers (Clearing rooms, moving furniture, etc.) The phrase "full satisfaction" shall mean Buyer's acceptance of work to be done to correct all defects whether structural or cosmetic that may exist at 6202 Crofton Court, Mechanicsburg, P A (Lot 305, Dove Ridge). These defects include all those items more particularly set forth in this agreement and that certain Escrow Agreement sothat Buyers accept the work as complete with the understanding that this is a new house and items that are ;''',~WT: ~ ,,,, ", ,,",,,;,,/,,,,,"'- not right, or repaired will be fully corrected. Items installed should not only be new but look new. This is not to be deemed to be the refurbishing of an did house; all repairs and subsequent damage to the adjacent areas must be Gorrected properly in keeping with the Punch List herein. Due to the price of the home being purchased from Builder, it is understood that the workmanship shall be restored to quality standards befitting a home in this price range. In the event Builder is aware of additional defects not specified herein, such as any stmctural defect in the garage wall, as an example, or should he become aware of such a defect, he agrees to fully repair the defect so that it is permanently corrected. FINAL PUNCH LIST The following items must be corrected to the Buyer's satisfaction prior to release ofthe funds to be escrowed by William Adler. Items 1, 22 and 33 on the "Punch List Agreement" are to be fully performed to Buyer's satisfaction prior to the release of the first $5000 of the Escrow. Items 2,8,9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20,21,24,25,26,28,29,36,37 and 38 on the "Punch List Agreement" are to be fully performed to Buyer's satisfaction prior to the release ofthe second $5000 and items 3, 4, 10, 12,34,35, and 40 on the "Punch List Agreement" are to be fully performed to Buyer's satisfaction prior to release of the third $3655 draw set forth in the Escrow Agreement for an escrow by Attorney William Adler. Builder agrees to supply Buyers with a new costs sheet so that adjustments can be made between the Buyers and the Builder prior to remaining draws. 1. The bowed or concave wall in the garage will be straightened by replacement of studs or other structural repair. All 4 x 8 OSB wall boards should be removed versus cutting them out, to allow a more effective and even replacement ofthese boards resulting in a straighter appearing wall. 2. Painting: Buyer will use post it notes to mark areas which have not yet been painted properly, supplied by the builder. Additionally, there many trim pieces that are cracked at the finger joints or elsewhere. Also, the i:;"'~_"", ~ . ,.. r ~ .~ ~ ~. " " " ~', ^ ' ' ." '~', -~ " . . . touch up paint does not appear to match the original paint color in certain areas, especially in the master bedroom. The stair railihg is to be touched up. 3. Unless otherwise agreed due to weather conditions, prior to March 30, 2001, per our verbal discussion, the sidewalk is to be repaired. However, the concrete should have used concrete from an actual load. It appears to be a concrete patch product of inferior quality (bondex). The repair is not level with the surrounding surface and is not completely covering the area knocked out. Additionally, it is of different color and consistency of the poured walk. Per our verbal conversation if this does not make it through the winter, the entire area will be replaced. 4. The curb will be corrected as we discussed with an expansion joint installed. Builder will correct the gap of significant size at the other expansion joint. 5. This item was stricken per the verbal discussion on November 8, 2000. 6. This item was stricken, due to being covered by the mortgagee's escrow, this Agreement and the parties' Escrow Agreement. 7. This item was stricken per the verbal discussion on November 8, 2000. 8. Various strike/guide plates are to be installed on the doors indicated on our walk-through with the attorneys including the master double door and the rear garage doors where the sliding locks go into the doorjambs. 9. The pop-up drains used in the whirlpool and the kid's bath need to be replaced. Reaching through 18 inches of water to release a drain seems inappropriate. A mechanical drain should be installed in these areas, befitting a house ofthis caliber. Builder is requesting a new tub from Aqua Glass and on the new tub the drain will be switched to a mechanical drain plug as requested by Buyer. Builder confirms that Aqua Glass should have no problem replacing the tub without charge to Buyers. The kids' bath drains will not be replaced if this requires removing the tub or wall finish. 10. The window handle for the master bath casement window is missing, and has been for some time. Please replace with the identical match. ,,~__1-,",,_""""~_ -- =... 'T- ,. 1- ~~- -"'-,',' , . ' 11. There are still a few holes in the garage drywall as a result of the first garage pad being taken out. Per our con"ersation we paid for a garage that was to have drywall installed and semi-ready for paint (semi-ready should mean final sanding and touch-up). 12. Secure floor areas which have creaks especially in the dinette area. ( Other areas of concern are in, but not limited too the dinette area, area by the thermostat, about 10 feet in front of the fireplace, between the living room and dinette, the stairs, and the upper hallway, and the bonus room floor in several locations, the largest in the small area where the roof slants). These need to be identified and repaired properly. Builder will use his best efforts. i3 f2r /:J/'opo5cd puncJ, / /j + O:r;t,'Ecr ve,)./- reC(!#//4~",L.JIMs, 14. The trim by the basement walkout doors that was damaged by the soil application was not fixed but trimmed off and then replaced with a jointer piece. The whole piece needs replaced. 15. These is an excess amount of putty/sealant on the sidelight right of the front door on the lower left-hand comer. These need to be trimmed and painted properly. 16. The brick headers above the windows have not been painted and weather sealed. The widows also do have chalking around them. 17. The interior window latches are to be made uniform so that every window looks the same. 18. Parts that need to be replaced: Additionally, there are many seals, window handles, and other pieces (screens) the need to be installed. Per the window manufacture they verbally informed and E-mailed me the correct way they should operate. Also, we need to address the problem of the windows that do not line up with each other. Also the painter need to re-install the window insulation they removed for painting purposes. 19. The water pipes on the water softener appear used. They are very, very dirty. Builder will clean the water pipes. ;",.~-~ -^'--~, ,-. ~ ",. r ~ ~'~". ~, . . 20. Correct the BIG DING on the front door steps. This is located on the first step, on the left-hand side, near the end. Additionally, the ding that was there from day one is still not corrected, on the forth step as shown during our walk-through. 21. The foyer window needs work. Someone did not repair the marks left when the window ledge was used to support a board for the worker to use. Additionally the drywall around the bottom of the windows needs work. 22. Install the Glass door in the shower. 23. This item was stricken per the verbal discussion on November 8,2000. 24. The drywall repairs under the phone jack and electrical box are in need of professional drywall work. They are both convex (sticking out) and are poorly painted. These needs repaired so the wall is straight looks good when compared to the back splash lines. 25. Correct the seal on the rear entry door. All area of the seal should compress around the door evenly. 26. Clean the mud on the basement floor. 27. The Builder removed this item regarding leveling the water connector to the water meter. 28. Level the kitchen counters and the bathroom counters. 29. Correct the gutters which had many holes in the support band and other areas. 30. We had the whole house water softened - therefore the $65 change is not applicable. 31. Builder will ensure that no copies of these exterior door keys should exist anywhere else, but with the homeowners. 32. We paid for light bulbs with each fixture. but, we are missing the -:_",,,-,,,,,,,,;~,-,,,,,.,,,,,~",, - ,~ ~,~ -~1 '" 1" ~~ 1 :- . . " . rear porch light, one front porch light. 33. The HV AC return panning under the leak in the powder room is was totally wet and I have removed it and proper replacement by stapling to the joist and under the conditioned airflow duct. 34. Builder will level the whirlpool tub. All damage incurred around during the repair job is expected to be repaired to a level fitting a new home. 35. There is a bleach stain in the hallway. This section of carpeting will be replaced. 36. Clean up paint overspray at the front and rear doors. 37. Fix the garage floor errors. 38. Install a kick plate missing from the right hand side of the desk area in the kitchen. 39. Doors that stick will be corrected. The rest of this item was stricken per the verbal discussion on November 8, 2000. Painter will donate the paint for Buyer to paint the unpainted surfaces on the doors. 40. The white, unmatching mortar in the bricks on the front of the home shall be made a uniform shade or color with the rest of the brick mortar if this can be done at reasonable expense to Builder and will result in a better product. In the event grading, seeding and driveway for the home cannot be completed by March 30, 2001 due to weather conditions and Roslyn National Mortgage chooses to release its $5,250 Escrow for these items, the parties agree that the mortgagee's escrow fund shall then be held in escrow by Attorney William Adler pending completion and approval of these items by Buyers. '"""~'5W"'_. ,.". -,.,.",. , f 1 ' ", . "M;{Nlt'-".ii " . . ' \ I) . " . Builder certifies that he has read this list and this agreement and that he agrees that each ofthese listed items will be fully repaired, restored and corrected as befits the home of the caliber intended by the pricing and location of this home subject to e conditions 0 the Escrow Agreement. Dated: 1/ BY. Wheatland Homes Rick Martin /7 .'~ /// /? ;::~AZ'VHL t! Ue7/;ltMJ? .'1' / Larry Jackson, Buyer _rtJ;I/lV.n Ui(1wJ~ Deborah Jackson, Buyer "?~"''* ~~, ~ ,l_,~. ~ , " . ~.~ ~, < -; J 0_ SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR .. CASE NO: 2001-02183 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND WHEATLAND CUSTOM HOMES INC VS JACKSON LARRY ET AL BRIAN M. BARRICK , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon JACKSON LARRY the DEFENDANT , at 1943:00 HOURS, on the 19th day of April , 2001 at 6202 CROFTON COURT MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050 by handing to LARRY JACKSON a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge So Answers: 18.00 7.44 .00 10.00 .00 35.44 ~ ~ ",/,~ ?,:r ~4'"":-~~13' "' R. Thomas Kline Sworn and Subscribed to before 04/20/2001 W'LL"M ADLER k~ By: !MiJfII~ . Deputy Sheriff me this ot~-f~ day of .'~!~~,~~~~ ~fl!IM _11!!f.,!_ _" ~o , ~ SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2001-02183 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND WHEATLAND CUSTOM HOMES INC VS JACKSON LARRY ET AL BRIAN M. BARRICK , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon JACKSON DEBORAH the DEFENDANT , at 1943:00 HOURS, on the 19th day of April 2001 at 6202 CROFTON COURT MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050 by handing to DEBORAH JACKSON a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge So Answers: 6.00 .00 .00 10.00 .00 16.00 ~ <{p'_ o~,/<;i;:;t. ." __~ ~-;:.(4~-'l"'"~~ ,'F !~,/~-<;- 4"" ....:i!'~,.J"'J!f -' -'~ -~ "'.c. "''1'' ~."~,. R. Thomas Kline Sworn and Subscribed to before me this dl01~ day of f A.D. 04/20/2001 W'LL'AM L. ADLER ~ By: ~f)1. Deputy Sheriff Proth no C><Sf ,-~ ~i""","~~~~~ --'=""'"'T~, ' .-. , ,~ H , ,~ ~. . .... WHEATLAND CUSTOM HOMES, INC, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW LARRY JACKSON AND DEBORAH JACKSON, Defendant NO: 01-2183 PRAECIPE Dear Prothonotary: Please mark the above case settled and discontinued with prejudice. Thank you. ;,~~~,~~ ADLER & ADLER P.O. Box 11933 125 Locust 51. Harrisburg, PA 17108 717-234-3289 Supreme Court ill Number 39844 October 25, 2001 ^~'1"'!, ~".. ~_\ ~, e -, - ", ",- , " ~~