English version "Dear Uncle Chung, could you please kindly advise on my ren
Hi Uncle Chung,
Could you please give me your professional advice on my renovation dispute?
" I have signed a renovation contract for my HDB flat bought last year. The renovation contract worths S$ 18,000. I have already paid my contractor 95% of the total amount. However, my contractor only finish 60%+ of the total work. He owes me S$6300. He switched off his handphone since 10 days ago. He refused to email or call me back since then. Some imcompleted works such as uninstalled room doors and exposed electrical wiring cause a lot of inconvenience in my daily life."
May I know whether I can get the money back if I take legal actions? How much that will cost, and how long it will take?
Thank you in advance!
Have a nice day!
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Reply from Agony Uncle
From what you mentioned the contractor only completed 60%-70% of completed agreed works. As well you are entitled to withhold whatever remaining payment due to him. In addition you can claim for partial refunded of the amount paid. You can also claim from him whatever you spend to complete the works that excess the agreed cost.
However please do not go to his house. This is a business issue so do not go knocking at the door of his residence. Otherwise you could be committing a tort and he might counterclaim against you.
Thank you very much for your professional suggestions, Uncle Chung
Dear Uncle Chung,
You kind advices are greatly appreciated!