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Old 03-10-2024, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Laker14 View Post
I don't understand the distinction being made between "contracted out" and "managed directly by the developer".
Ultimately, unless I'm missing something, it's all contracted out.

In what way is it different?
The difference is:

Contracted out, means a bid was received and the maintenance was out-sourced to another company. To my knowledge, there are 3 different companies that bid and perform this type of work.

Managed/maintained by the owner (Developer) means direct employees of the owner perform the work, under the supervision of the owner's management team.

In my opinion, the problem with sub-contracting the work, is the terms/parameters for a contract, generally aren't "performance based", but are "task based".

In other words, you (the contractor) get paid 'x dollars' for watering, mowing, fertilizing, aerating, etc., a given number of times, as opposed to contract that says: "we'll give you 'X number of dollars'. You have to do whatever it takes to provide good conditions ... you figure it out, just make it work".