So, you own a piece of property.  You decided to have some work done and after what you thought was proper due diligence, you hire a general contractor to build a great office building on the property.  Your architect designs the space, you sign the construction contract for a price you find fair and that the bank approves.  Construction starts and with a few minor hiccups, a couple of written changes and one minor but slightly annoying change required by the local building inspector, completes relatively on schedule.  You write the final check to the general contractor for its final draw and start the process of leasing the space out.  All is right with the world as best you can tell. Continue Reading