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Can I sue a contractor for unfinished work?
Short answer
Yes. For amounts under your state’s limit, small claims court is often simplest. Bring the contract, payments, photos and your written notice.
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Official sources
- FTC consumer advice: hiring a contractorconsumer.ftc.gov
- USA.gov: consumer complaintsusa.gov