Works. Damage was caused during the works. You ask the craftsman for compensation

Works. Damage was caused during the works. You ask the craftsman for compensation

 

You hired a craftsman or a company to do plumbing, painting, etc. During this work, damage was caused: the sink was broken, the parquet floor was damaged ... The craftsman or contractor is held responsible for the damage committed. He engages his contractual liability on the basis of articles 1146 et seq. Of the Civil Code. If repairs are within its competence, you can ask it to repair the damage at its expense. You can also ask him for damages to compensate for the damage you have suffered.

 

Send him a registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt to request the payment of damages, and attach the supporting documents for the costs incurred.

 

recommended letter with receipt note

 

Dear,

 

On (date), you (or your worker) carried out (specify) work at my home. These caused me the following damage: (specify the location and nature of this damage).

 

In accordance with articles 1146 and following of the Civil Code, your responsibility is engaged.

 

(1st case: you ask the craftsman to make repairs.)

 

Accordingly, I ask you to make the necessary repairs, at your expense, within eight days of this date.

 

(2nd case: you are asking for compensation.)

 

Consequently, I ask you to compensate me for the damage suffered, ie the sum of (…) euros. You will find attached the invoices for the costs incurred.

 

In the absence of a reaction from you, I will be obliged to refer the matter to the competent court.

 

Counting on your diligence, please accept, Madam, Sir, the expression of my best regards.

 

(Signature)

 

Attachments: copy of invoices and other supporting documents. 118