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My tile guy just got arrested
I have a unique-to-my-experience problem. My tile guy is in the slammer. He is into our main bathroom now for 6 days and 160 sf of marble on the floors and shower and tub area. Yesterday he virtually completed the tile and only needs to grout and finish. To date we have paid for all materials to the vendors, but have not yet paid him dime one. All his tools and saws are sitting in one bay of our garage, along with the remaining materials.
Last night, after spending 10 hours here to finish the job by Friday, he went home and got arrested for "non-aggressive physical force on a female", a misdemeanor in NC. No bond posted yet.
We need to get this job done asap as half the upstairs is torn up. What do you think? Getting another contractor is a whole new problem, and that could take weeks. We owe this guy $ and we will certainly pay him for the work done, no matter what the outcome. Wait it out and see what happens? Move on? Any suggestions?
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