Filing Lawsuit Against Contractor

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In Pennsylvania, you can file a lawsuit for breach of contract if a contractors work is subpar. If no standard is specified in the contract, the court may use a reasonable person standard, requiring the work to be done in a workmanlike manner. Seek damages for any loss incurred.

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I am wondering if I can file a lawsuit against a contractor for what I feel is subpar work
Sure, ****. Did you have a written contract with the contractor? In Pennsylvania, you can sue for breach of contract if the work was not performed to the agreed standard.
Yes
In Pennsylvania, if a contractor fails to perform as per the contract, you can:
- File a lawsuit for breach of contract
- Seek damages for any loss incurred
Is there anything else I can assist you with?
What if there is no agreed standard in the contract
In Pennsylvania, if there's no agreed standard in the contract:
- The court may apply a "reasonable person" standard.
- The work should be done in a workmanlike manner.
Is there anything else I can assist you with?
No
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