What is the name of your state? NY
A friend of mine hired 2 (unlicensed) handyman to perform various remodel jobs throughout her home. The contract completion time was estimated for 1 month. 3 mos. later the job wasn't even 50% complete and what was completed was completed poorly. One of the handyman got mad 1 day and said they weren't coming back. About 3-4 weeks later they show up. She advises them that she does not want them to finish the job because the they did not complete the job as agreed, damaged property, and disappeared. THe handyman demanded the final payment which was due upon completion. Now they are suing her for breach of contract. She filed a counter. She has pictures and estimates to have job completed.
Question: Did the handyman breach by failure to complete as agreed? Do they [handyman] have a case?
A friend of mine hired 2 (unlicensed) handyman to perform various remodel jobs throughout her home. The contract completion time was estimated for 1 month. 3 mos. later the job wasn't even 50% complete and what was completed was completed poorly. One of the handyman got mad 1 day and said they weren't coming back. About 3-4 weeks later they show up. She advises them that she does not want them to finish the job because the they did not complete the job as agreed, damaged property, and disappeared. THe handyman demanded the final payment which was due upon completion. Now they are suing her for breach of contract. She filed a counter. She has pictures and estimates to have job completed.
Question: Did the handyman breach by failure to complete as agreed? Do they [handyman] have a case?