As we reported in an earlier article, a Luxembourg-based construction company sent various contract amendments to its clients.
One of the key amendments: additional costs of up to €30,000 to cover "health security measures." The firm reportedly invoked a Grand Ducal decree from 17 April to legitimise the added expenses and told its clients that construction works would only resume once the staggering amount has been paid.
ULC had already advised against signing the amended contracts and paying the requested sum.
On Friday afternoon, the consumer association took an even clearer position in an official statement, arguing that "additional expenses for sanitary measures" should not be paid by the clients. ULC reiterated that budding homeowners should not sign amended contracts.
The consumer association explained that the Grand Ducal decree invoked by the construction firm foresees additional expenses for health safety measures to be paid by the developer rather than the client. They added that "it is up to the property development company and all of its subcontractors to ensure the organisation, provision and use of all the necessary protective equipment."
In other words, it is not up to the client to shell out the additional funds to cover safety-related expenses. Construction companies are urged to contact the consumer association if they disagree with this ruling.
For additional information, you can contact ULC via phone (49 60 22-1) or email (info@ulc.lu).
Construction company invoices €30,000 for "health security measures"
