What can I do if a contractor is not completing work by the deadline?
You can sue the contractor for breach of contract.
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You can sue the contractor for breach of contract.
Unless you were discriminated against based on your race, gender, religion, disability, or other protected characteristic, this is not illegal.
It depends on what the purchase agreement says. It would have to be reviewed to properly advise you.
A claim filed with the Labor Board doesn't go to court, but it goes to a labor hearing. This can take a few months generally.
You likely need two different attorneys. A business/real estate attorney, and a probate/estate planning attorney.
It is difficult to assist you without reviewing the lawsuit that has been filed. A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.
You can address this in the shareholders agreement for the company.
File a separate suit for breach of the warranty of habitability and related claims.
If you truly want to, you can sue in small claims court, although the costs would exceed $20.
It could be a breach of contract and then an attempt to settled the breach through accord and satisfaction.