The Contractor Checkmate
Contract is King
Written agreement? Good. Verbal? Tougher, but texts and emails can help.
Document the Damage
Photos, videos, expert opinions. Every flaw is evidence.
Money Trail Matters
Payments, invoices, change orders… track every dollar.
The Contractor's Legal Nightmare
Many states require contractors to be licensed, and there can be serious penalties for unlicensed work or abandoning a project.
Select Your India Region
Choose your specific region for location-specific legal information:
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
West Bengal
Rajasthan
Andhra Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Kerala
Telangana
Bihar
Punjab
Haryana
Odisha
Jharkhand
Assam
Chhattisgarh
Uttarakhand
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Goa
Tripura
Manipur
Meghalaya
Nagaland
Arunachal Pradesh
Mizoram
Sikkim
Delhi
Puducherry
Chandigarh
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Ladakh
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Lakshadweep
Contractor Combat FAQ
When Should I Send a Demand Letter?
After reasonable attempts to resolve the issue directly. Don't wait too long.
What If They're Unlicensed?
That could be a major advantage for you. Check your state's laws.