Legal assistance for bankrupt contractor

Questioner

new window frames have been installed at our house. the work has not yet been completed. the contractor has gone bankrupt. i still have to pay the remaining 2000 euros. can they claim the amount?

Lawyer

If the contractor is bankrupt, a trustee is appointed. Because the work has not yet been completed, you have a claim on the contractor. The contractor has a claim on you. So I advise you to indicate to the trustee that the trustee can ensure that the work is completed or else that you have it done at the trustee's expense. You can then offset the outstanding amount with the costs that you have to make.