the only saving grace or argument is that the carpenter/trade insurance certificate does not cover his sub-trades which you can say you are waiting on which he has yet to provide.
Or you can say you asked him to come back but he refused to and gave an invoice which was incorrect. an after X amount of time - there was no conclusion. i know he left the key under the carpet which he didn't notify you so technically you assumed he had the key.
i had a trade once claim he could not see coz the bathrooms were dark when he was tiling in the day and there were lights. they all come up with all kind of excuses so best to have you gameface ready for any possible scenarios
if you go the the tribunal - keep emotions at bay and stick to the facts and you will be alright. You should also keep a note and diary of your time as all this back and forth debates with the carpenter will only mean lost of income on your behalf.
Or you can say you asked him to come back but he refused to and gave an invoice which was incorrect. an after X amount of time - there was no conclusion. i know he left the key under the carpet which he didn't notify you so technically you assumed he had the key.
i had a trade once claim he could not see coz the bathrooms were dark when he was tiling in the day and there were lights. they all come up with all kind of excuses so best to have you gameface ready for any possible scenarios
if you go the the tribunal - keep emotions at bay and stick to the facts and you will be alright. You should also keep a note and diary of your time as all this back and forth debates with the carpenter will only mean lost of income on your behalf.