Construction law in the Netherlands.

Record what stopped, when and what was promised. A brief pause differs from a clear refusal to return. This explanation concerns private renovations.

List finished, missing and unsafe work per room. Add quotation, schedule and payments. An unpaid invoice does not automatically justify every stoppage; your own duties remain relevant.

Ask in writing when work resumes and what will be done. Confirm phone agreements. Do not refuse access without assessment while demanding performance; record safety restrictions separately.

Assess whether a final written deadline is required and how long it should be. An old target date is not automatically a strict deadline. Exceptions to a repair opportunity require specific assessment.

An open roof or unsafe installation may require emergency measures. Record condition, urgency, work and costs. Making safe differs from hiring a replacement to finish everything; reimbursement is not guaranteed.

Before replacement, discuss what happens to the existing contract. Dissolution for breach and ordinary termination have different effects. Assess work value, payments, proof and dispute route together.

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