Re: Home improvement / legal question
Not a lawyer but sounds like theft to me, they entered your home under false pretenses (going to repair their shoddy work) and removed an item that technically belongs to you with, I assume, a signed contract for said work to be done and materials listed.
Even though you only paid part of it for them to do a job it is breach of contract on their part as they were contracted to perform work and supply materials which they then removed, again under false pretenses. If they refunded your money then they are still responsible for all repairs to make the home right again including covering the costs of the plumber and damages to the range.
If you had not paid them at east a deposit then they can get their materials back but first need to file papers with the court or claim theft on your part and press charges. In NJ we (contractors) usually use the courts and file a mechanics lean against the property owner.
Still a lawyer could tell you better.
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