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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m in an odd situation. I have been renovating my home for 9 months using the same handyman who works alone. 2 months ago his work truck broke down and he needed $500. We gave him the money to fix his truck because he would not have been able to continue working and in exchange he built us a custom pantry that would have been a lot more money. He’s still renovating our house and we estimate there’s maybe a week left of work. He is again asking us for money but we don’t need anymore work and are finished after he’s done. He texted us the request yesterday (NYE) and we ignored it. Later today he texted us “so you guys won’t help me out?” [b] We are fearful that he will walk from our job if we outright say no. Is there a good way to say no and also not offend [/b]? [/quote]

Do not make decisions out of fear. You cannot control what this guys does or how he reacts. If anyone should be offended, it’s you.

Clear is kind. “Sorry, we’re not in a position to help.”

Be prepared for him to walk away and be okay with that. I’d rather pay someone else to do the final punch list than this guy. [/quote]

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