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8 months and 32,500 later my 900 square foot basement is still not finished. The contract is requesting another payment of 8,500 (the original contract was for 35,000 but that was before I insisted on permits). Three weeks into the process, I insisted that permits be pulled and he said it would cost more and take more time. But is this excessive? We received the permit back in late June and he said there would be no more delays it is now early December. so far the rough inspection has cleared. I am just waiting on the village to do the final walk-through upon completion. When I asked the contract when he would be done (he just finished drywalling), he emailed he was out of money and nothing would move forward without another payment of 8500 " hopefully by Christmas but who knows what can happen in this crazy world." I feel like that was a very unprofessional answer. And how is he out of money? Where are the materials to finish the floors, bathroom is being done from scratch, where is money for that or paint? This didn't feel right. When I went to the village she said they can't take sides but I can use another contractor if I switch the permit to my name. And specify a new contractor that will register with the village. When I approached my contractor to give him one last chance he blew up at me, He emailed I owed him over 10,000 and I better have a lawyer because he will put liens on my property and have all the subcontractors do the same. This is a very intimidating situation as I am single and live alone. I had every intention of paying all, but this is getting excessive. Would you please advise me on what to do next? I don't want to change contractors but it seems as though I have no choice. Thank you for your time - PS I am a middle-aged woman.