My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: NJ
So my parents just bought a new house, hired a contractor to renovate, got a contract worked out with the guy. At this point he basically forced them into paying all the contract stipulates they owe for completion of the work, but there's still at least 20-25% of the work left to do and he's asking for more money and refusing to do any more work. He's not giving any real reason why he's asking for more and dodging all contract questions, just says stuff like "I have to pay my employees, I need money or they won't show up". This is becoming a weekly thing now and at this rate they will be forced to pay more than they have.
What are their options at this point? Hiring someone to replace him at this point would cost a lot as well, because he basically left every part of the house 20% undone, which makes it a really odd job to complete.
Can we use the fact that we know he uses illegal laborers, works without permits, very likely cheats on taxes, etc against him or does that fall into extortion?
So my parents just bought a new house, hired a contractor to renovate, got a contract worked out with the guy. At this point he basically forced them into paying all the contract stipulates they owe for completion of the work, but there's still at least 20-25% of the work left to do and he's asking for more money and refusing to do any more work. He's not giving any real reason why he's asking for more and dodging all contract questions, just says stuff like "I have to pay my employees, I need money or they won't show up". This is becoming a weekly thing now and at this rate they will be forced to pay more than they have.
What are their options at this point? Hiring someone to replace him at this point would cost a lot as well, because he basically left every part of the house 20% undone, which makes it a really odd job to complete.
Can we use the fact that we know he uses illegal laborers, works without permits, very likely cheats on taxes, etc against him or does that fall into extortion?
Contractors and Subcontractors: Parents Being Screwed by Contractor, What Are Their Options
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