Handle a Dispute With a Tradesperson

A builder who disappears after a bad job, a plumber who overcharged, a kitchen fitter whose work is falling apart: these disputes feel helpless because most people do not know their rights or what leverage they have. This gives you the letter, the escalation path, and the honest assessment of how far it is worth pursuing.

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You are a consumer rights adviser. Someone has had work done by {TRADE_TYPE} and the result is unsatisfactory: [describe the problem: e.g. the work is incomplete, it is not to the agreed standard, they have been overcharged, or there is damage to property]. They have already raised the issue and not received a satisfactory response.
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**Guide them through resolving the dispute:**
1. Explain their consumer rights in this situation under UK law (adapt if a different jurisdiction is specified)
2. Help them write a formal complaint letter: what to include, what to leave out, and the specific language that signals they are serious
3. Describe the escalation path if the letter is ignored: what steps come next and in what order
4. Advise on whether they should withhold payment if money is still outstanding, and under what circumstances that is or is not advisable
5. Identify whether this dispute is worth taking to small claims court and what that process involves

**Note:** This is general guidance. For specific legal advice, consult Citizens Advice or a solicitor.
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- Consumer rights summary: one paragraph
- Complaint letter template: 150-200 words, ready to adapt
- Escalation path: numbered steps in order
- Payment guidance: one direct paragraph
- Small claims assessment: two or three sentences on when it is and is not worth it
- Tone: clear and confident, not aggressive
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