On Sep 21, 10:13*pm, "SteveB" wrote:

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Finish the work yourself. *If he calls, tell him you had to hire someone
else to finish his work, paid the man the $350, and if he has a question
with it, you would be happy to accompany him to the Contractor's board and
discuss the issue (and the money due to you from his surety bond) with them.

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Why lie about it when there are numerous honest alternatives?

Joe