If you do not want to move forward with the contractor (and I don't blame you), then first thing you should do is review the contract (if you received one) to see what it says, if anything, about canceling the contract b/c you want to know the consequences of cancellation. if you decide to cancel, write the contractor a letter advising of your decision to cancel, why you want to cancel and demand a refund of your money by a date certain. If you don't get your money back, you can then file suit with the local magistrate for the return of your deposit. I don't think you have a viable claim for any amount beyond that.
Answered on Jul 12th, 2017 at 7:18 AM