Defective Work Disputes kit (ArtBuild, version 2026.1)

Use this kit when a client says your work is defective or incomplete and wants it fixed, wants money back or refuses to pay.

Start with the START-HERE guide.

Files:
- START-HERE-Defective-Work-Dispute-Guide.pdf: Defective work dispute guide
- Deficiency-Complaint-Intake-Form.docx: Deficiency complaint intake form
- Construction-Deficiency-Inspection-Checklist.pdf: Construction deficiency inspection checklist
- Deficiency-and-Repair-Tracker.xlsx: Deficiency and Repair Tracker
- Photo-and-Evidence-Register.xlsx: Photo and Evidence Register
- Contract-Scope-and-Quality-Review.docx: Contract scope and quality review
- Deficiency-Response-Letter.docx: Deficiency response letter
- Repair-and-Remediation-Plan.docx: Repair and remediation plan
- Insurance-Notification-Checklist.pdf: Insurance notification checklist
- Defective-Work-Dispute-Evidence-Pack.docx: Defective work dispute evidence pack
- Defective-Work-Dispute-Evidence-Pack.pdf: Defective work dispute evidence pack
- Official-Construction-Defect-Resources-Canada.pdf: Official sources by province and territory

Before you act: this document is general information prepared by ArtBuild to help you organise facts and paperwork. It is not legal advice and has not been reviewed by a lawyer for your situation. Rules differ by province and territory and change over time. Check the official source for your project, and for deadlines, liens, court or insolvency steps, speak with a lawyer licensed where the project is located.

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