Significant Delay in Work Completion
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Question
Hello Rabbi, I hired a contractor for a job, and it was agreed that he would receive the final payment only when he completes all the work. The contractor stopped working before finishing everything, and I have the amount I owe him. It has already been half a year since he stopped working, and he hasn't completed the job. Am I allowed to take the remaining amount and hire another contractor to finish the work?
Answer
Hello,
You need to hear the contractor's side. However, if the situation is as you described, you have the right to take the money to complete the work with another worker.