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Builder Issues and LBA

PragmaticMoneySaver
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I engaged a builder based of a written quotation, part of the work was to install some windows. Initially these took longer than quoted but when eventually installed a number of issues were raised with the builder.
This has now been ongoing for 5 months with promises and attempts to fix (some issues have been fixed but others not). A few weeks ago I issued the builder with a deadline for full rectification or full refund (of the window element of the job) which was missed.
As we're approaching the 6 month limit for the final right to reject I sent a LBA formally rejecting the windows and seeking a refund of the cost of the windows (I have this itemised).
On receipt of the LBA the builder is now saying about waiting for a delivery and it will be 'soon'.
My question to the hive mind is, "Do I need to give him more time or can I go ahead and issue a claim? Do I need to inform him that I have rejected and expect a refund or is the letter sufficient notification of that fact?"
Also is the final right to reject valid for a portion of a contract?
TIA
This has now been ongoing for 5 months with promises and attempts to fix (some issues have been fixed but others not). A few weeks ago I issued the builder with a deadline for full rectification or full refund (of the window element of the job) which was missed.
As we're approaching the 6 month limit for the final right to reject I sent a LBA formally rejecting the windows and seeking a refund of the cost of the windows (I have this itemised).
On receipt of the LBA the builder is now saying about waiting for a delivery and it will be 'soon'.
My question to the hive mind is, "Do I need to give him more time or can I go ahead and issue a claim? Do I need to inform him that I have rejected and expect a refund or is the letter sufficient notification of that fact?"
Also is the final right to reject valid for a portion of a contract?
TIA
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Assuming the builders supplied the windows, how are you going to reject them? You'd have to return them, surely?0
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Yes that's exactly what I want - they are free to remove them at their leisure.0
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PragmaticMoneySaver said:Yes that's exactly what I want - they are free to remove them at their leisure.If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0
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