Re: Kitchen sink problem
If it's going to cost £100 to fix the problem then being objective (I try ) I'm not sure a DJ would see any justification in you withholding more than that amount.
You could argue damages for stress and inconvenience, but I've not known a kitchen installation to be stress free. If it was an oven or hob which wasn't working you could maybe claim the cost of takeaway meals etc.
We all know that once you've paid the full amount they won't come back. But on the other hand keeping £400 of the money owed to them which is not in dispute is obviously to hold them to ransom (that's what I'd do) but a DJ may not see it that way, so you could still end up with a CCJ (unless settled at Mediation).
If this went to court I would expect the DJ to issue Directions for an Independent Expert to guide him on the 'technical' side of things which could cost you (if you lose) a lot more than £100.
So my pragmatic view is why not pay them the £400 owed as per the invoice (so they've not got that fact as a disputed sum if they decide to issue a claim).
If it then costs you £100 to get closure on the kitchen sink drama, you won't be out of pocket.
A claim of up to £500 only costs £35 to issue using MCOL so they may be tempted if they feel strongly about the £400. And it's only £25 to issue a summons for a £100 claim.
Di
Originally posted by marypoppins
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You could argue damages for stress and inconvenience, but I've not known a kitchen installation to be stress free. If it was an oven or hob which wasn't working you could maybe claim the cost of takeaway meals etc.
We all know that once you've paid the full amount they won't come back. But on the other hand keeping £400 of the money owed to them which is not in dispute is obviously to hold them to ransom (that's what I'd do) but a DJ may not see it that way, so you could still end up with a CCJ (unless settled at Mediation).
If this went to court I would expect the DJ to issue Directions for an Independent Expert to guide him on the 'technical' side of things which could cost you (if you lose) a lot more than £100.
So my pragmatic view is why not pay them the £400 owed as per the invoice (so they've not got that fact as a disputed sum if they decide to issue a claim).
If it then costs you £100 to get closure on the kitchen sink drama, you won't be out of pocket.
A claim of up to £500 only costs £35 to issue using MCOL so they may be tempted if they feel strongly about the £400. And it's only £25 to issue a summons for a £100 claim.
Di
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