Unfinished Home Repair Dispute

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If you paid for home repairs that were not completed, you may have legal recourse. In Missouri, you can file a case against the contractor for violating the contract. Gather all documents related to the repair work, consult a lawyer to discuss your options, and file a lawsuit if necessary. This information is general advice, and you should consult with a local attorney for your specific situation.

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Advice on paid for work that was not completed
Hello ****. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Can you tell me more about the nature of the work and where this occurred? This will help in providing more accurate information.
Bought a house in *
Hello ****, could you please tell me where you're located, and the specifics of the work that hasn't been completed? This information will help me provide you with more accurate legal guidance.
We bought a house in *, it was a USDA loan. There were required repairs that needed to be completed for us to get the USDA loan. Plus other repairs we wanted to see done. The sellers paid to have the repairs done and the money was put into escrow. Part of the repairs were completed but not all. The repairs that were not completed were located under the house in hard to get to areas so we never checked that the repairs were made. The reltor asked over text message if the repairs were satisfactory, we trusted that there where with out checking beacuse we trusted the handyman foing the repairs. And told the reltor yes over text message. So the lender allowed the title company to release the funds. T
I understand your situation, ****. Can you please tell me which state this house is located in? Additionally, do you have any written agreement or contract regarding these repairs?
Yes we have written agreement for the quote of the repairs to be done. I am located in missouri
In Missouri, you can file a case against the contractor for violating the contract. Here are the steps:
- Gather all documents related to the repair work.
- Consult a lawyer to discuss your options.
- File a lawsuit if necessary.
Remember, this information is general advice, and you should consult with a local attorney for your specific situation.