Q: How can a sue a contractor for breach of contract. Shabby work
A: First, whether the contract was breached depends a lot on what you mean by "shabby". Breaching a contract means either not performing all or part of the job or not meeting specifications. Assuming you do have a breach, before anything, you should address the issue with the contractor to see if they'll remedy the problem. If that doesn't work, and your money damage is $5,000 or less, you may sue in small claims court without an attorney (though it would be good to at least consult an attorney). If over $5K, you really need an attorney, as it is procedurally complicated. An attorney can also first threaten to file suit if the problem is not remedied. Also, some contracts have fine print requiring any disputes to be submitted to arbitration, rather than court. If that's the case, a complaint would probably have to be filed with an arbitration office, which has procedures that are a bit less formal than court.
Bruce Alexander Minnick and Tim Akpinar agree with this answer
A: Call the Clerk of Court in Broward County and ask how to get the forms needed to file a complaint in the small claims division.
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