take pictures of the damage and contact his insurance company. You did
require him to provide proof of liability insurance before you started
didn't you?

Since you are now ahead $$ wise I would tell him not to come back until he
addresses the issues. If he says he will sue tell him fine that will give
you the opportunity to counter for the damage that he has caused. If he
threatens to lien the house tell him fine you are not planning on selling
and that once the damage is fixed you will pay!

Wayne

"Jeff Bello" wrote in message
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I have hired a painting contractor who in the process of painting has
damaged several areas in my home. The contractor has not addressed
these this damage and wants to deny that it was caused by them. The
project is almost 2/3 done and I have already paid half down. I don't
really feel comfortable letting the painters in my home at this point.
Is there any way I can terminate the contract and get my half down
back (as I said almost 2/3 has been done) or how do I get the
contractor to pay for the damage (small claims court)?