Is it legal for a home improvement contractor to walk off the job?
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Question: Is it legal for a home improvement contractor to walk off the job?
We hired a home improvement contractor for a major landscaping job. He completed about 80% of the work but then disappeared. Right before he disappeared, he asked if we minded paying him for the work he already completed. He seemed nice so we agreed. Then, he vanished, even though he signed a contract with us saying that he was supposed to do our driveway (which he didn’t — and now it is near winter and we have no driveway). Can he legally do this? (walk off a job even though the work in the contract is incomplete)
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Answer by Scott3193
nope…i dont think
Answer by Girly Girlz Shoe Boutique
Yes, that is legal. As long as he was not paid for more than what he had already done. This happens all the time. That is why it is very important to do research on the contractor that you hire. Sorry about this happening to you though! 
Also, definitely go after his builders bond and report him.
Answer by imarockstar_rawrrr
Something must have happened. He could be in a very rough situation right now. Try finding him and asking what it going on before you press charges or anything.
Answer by Kronsteen of Spectre
Hire a lawyer and sue. Good luck.
Answer by Jenks
Depends on what your contract says. Unfortunately contractors have a bad reputation because of guys like this.
Answer by Loved
if he signed a contract stating that the job would be finished than it is illegal, otherwise next time get what u want in writing. sorry dude
Answer by Masonic Knight
You would win in a lawsuit but that would cost you money…If he didnt get more money than he was due then just hire someone else to finish it
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