A contractor brought a construction lien action seeking payment of a final invoice for exterior renovation work on a condominium complex.
The property owner resisted payment and counterclaimed, alleging the contractor breached the contract by installing vinyl siding that was uneven and failed to comply with various industry standards.
The court considered whether additional contractual terms requiring compliance with installation guides and other standards should be implied into the contract.
It held that only limited implied terms applied, including that the work be performed in a workmanlike manner and comply with the Building Code.
While minor instances of non‑compliance with fastening requirements were proven, they caused no demonstrated loss and did not justify withholding payment or supporting the counterclaim.
