Architect Contracts and the Scope of Work

Scope of work is a term of art used by architects; it is similarly a term of art applied to architect contracts and the potential for professional malpractice claims against them.  University Ave., LLC v Simbari Design Architecture, PLLC  2019 NY Slip Op 50330(U)  Decided on March 19, 2019  Supreme Court, Cortland County  Guy, J. is a fine example.  What was the architect hired to do and what did he actually do? ” The parties do not dispute certain material facts at issue in this summary judgment motion. Plaintiff is the owner and developer of commercial rental property located at 1344-1350 University Avenue in the City of Rochester. (Calabro Deposition at 16-17).[FN2] Plaintiff’s principal is Christopher J. Calabro, who also owns and operates, through other LLCs, commercial and residential rental properties in at least Monroe and Cortland Counties. At the time of the events involved in this lawsuit,…

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