Contractor Dispute

You paid a contractor a deposit and the job stalled, went sideways, or never started. A demand letter to contractor is the dated, factual letter that states what you paid, what was promised, and the refund or repair you want by a firm date. It creates a record a small claims judge can read, and it pairs with a license-board complaint most homeowners never think to file. Free template, the California down payment cap, certified-mail steps, and verified 2026 state limits inside.