Contractor Entitled to Payment Upon Substantial Completion - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
📌 In brief
A contractor was entitled to full payment for completing a renovation project, minus deductions for some painting deficiencies. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the work was substantially complete.
📚 Full judgment
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The contractor is entitled to full payment upon substantial completion of their work.
- The final invoice included all services provided and corresponding costs over the course of the contract, totaling $45,104.91 with a balance owing of $3,579.66.
- There was no evidence that the contractor altered or fabricated any specific piece of evidence submitted to the tribunal.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The homeowner claims the contractor did poor work and refused to correct deficiencies but failed to prove this affected substantial completion.
- The homeowner alleged overcharges totaling around $4,600, but the tribunal found there was no proof of double billing or overcharging.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The contractor is entitled to full payment for completing the renovation project, minus deductions for painting deficiencies.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about whether the contractor had completed the work sufficiently and whether the homeowner owed payment for the final invoice.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided that the contractor was entitled to payment because the work was substantially complete, despite some painting deficiencies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Civil Resolution Tribunal Act, s. 42 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was whether the work was substantially complete and whether the contractor was entitled to payment.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, the contractor.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should ensure that the work is substantially complete before demanding payment, and be prepared to make deductions for deficiencies.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents that mattered included the contract, invoices, and photographs of the work done.