Ireland only. a tradesman wont finish work already paid for what can i do?

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Orla C

If the courts won't help you, you could go public about it, but I think it's enough of a claim to go to court over it. Get a solicitor from a small firm, someone like that is more likely to be hungry and fight for you.

Badmouthing someone on public radio or whatever might not really help you - you could end up being sued for slander.

Another thing you could do is report him to the Revenue Commissioners - he has taken money from you, you gave it to him for services he agreed to do for you, but didn't. Send them a letter stating this, giving his name and details, and copies of all the agreements you made with him. I would say you will be hearing from him very quickly after this. Put your original receipts and other agreements with him in safekeeping, outside of your home.

ash1

can your solicitor write a letter threatening to take it further if he doesnt either refund or compete the work....it might be enough to give him a bit of a fright.

Id have a chat with the citizens advice bureau as well, www.citizensinformation.ie
its scandalous if he can just get away with that

Lany

you should try to shame him into doing it like going to joe duffy and making a big issue out of it (i know it sounds like a really trivial answer for such a huge issue but it might just work,and wouldn't it be great if it did?)
you should his union if he has any, is there an ombudsman? try the irish consumer agency, they're there to protect your rights and paying for work to be carried out and when its not is a violation of your rights!

you should also try to contact people who have been in the situation before, again all i can think of is the radio.

sorry i cant be of any help, i really hope you get this solved soon, its such a horrible situation to be in.
take care

The Expenses Mole

Ouch, Â£6000 loss is one hell of a way to learn a lesson, if your own solicitor has advised against trying to sue i would listen to him. He would make more money from legal fees by taking the guy to court so by advising you not to he is shooting himself in the foot. At least you have an honest solicitor.

Alice Cullen

you need to send him a solicitors letter you shouldn't ever pay someone in full till the job is done.

pollbee

Back Alley job,Have you got brothers?

Curious

Maybe it's not the right time of year for him to finish the job, and he can't complete it until next spring.

I'm waiting for someone to level, stone-pick and seed my garden, but he can't finish the job now because of the weather, but next spring he will.

Try to get the guy to commit himself in writing. If the job doesn't get done, then your best option is the local radio station. Complain to them.

cliffchapman@btinternet.com

Why isn't the Small Claims Court suitable?
This is exactly what it's for.

Misty Blue

Yep,Joe Duffy's yer man.

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