Publication date: 02.02.2026
Yuliya Litvinova is an experienced refugee coordinator, translator, and legal professional with international education and extensive experience supporting displaced persons. She collaborates with local authorities, NGOs, and public institutions to help Ukrainian citizens integrate into Polish society. Her work bridges legal expertise and humanitarian action.
The client’s issue
The client needed legal assistance and an initial consultation because the renovation work in the apartment was completed with violations and did not match the agreed scope or expected quality. After the work was finished, defects were discovered that required additional expenses to fix. The contractor avoided responsibility or offered options that did not cover the client’s actual losses. The client’s main goal was compensation and rights protection as quickly as possible, without a prolonged conflict.
Process handled by the lawyer
A lawyer in Poland was involved in the case and built a strategy to resolve the dispute out of court first. At the same time, the possibility of full legal representation was considered in case negotiations failed. The lawyer reviewed the contract and the parties’ obligations, defined the legal position, and prepared arguments for a potential court dispute, taking into account the risk of claim rejection.
Evidence collection
To strengthen the client’s position, the lawyer prepared a full evidence package, including:
- the contract, annexes, estimates, acceptance documents, correspondence, and other proof of the parties’ agreements;
- photos/videos of defects and a structured description of quality violations;
- formally drafted demands to the contractor and a complaint as a tool to document the claim;
- proof of the costs required to устранити/repair the defects, to justify the amount of recovery.
How the process went
After organizing the evidence, the lawyer initiated negotiations with the contractor. To move from subjective opinions to clear numbers, an independent assessment of the cost of remedying the defects was arranged. This made it possible to justify a realistic amount and discuss compensation based on facts.
The lawyer managed communication between the parties, documented positions, and worked through settlement terms. A procedural approach was also prepared for a possible court route, including how decision review could be used if the dispute reached higher instances.
Challenges
The main difficulty was that the parties had different views on:
- the amount of losses and the format of compensation;
- the contractor’s scope of responsibility;
- the method and timing for fixing the defects.
The contractor tried to reduce the amount or shift part of the responsibility elsewhere. The decisive factor was that the client’s position relied on evidence and an independent assessment, which strengthened rights protection and made negotiations effective.
What the lawyer did to close the case successfully
To finalize the matter, the lawyer:
- secured an independent assessment and used it as a key argument;
- drafted settlement terms with clear, enforceable obligations;
- fixed the compensation amount, payment procedure and deadlines, proof of performance, and steps in case of breach;
- remained ready to provide full legal representation if needed.
Result
The dispute was resolved without court proceedings. The parties signed a settlement agreement and approved the compensation amount. The client received reimbursement of losses and clear mechanisms for enforcement, reducing the risk of escalation and scenarios such as claim rejection or the need for decision review.
Proof of success
Client feedback:
“Thanks to the lawyer’s professional approach, we avoided court and resolved the dispute quickly.”
Why Choose Us
Consultant Legal Marketplace has practical experience in disputes related to poor-quality construction and renovation works.
We focus on evidence-based solutions: reviewing contracts, documenting defects, engaging independent assessments, and building a legal position aimed at fair compensation without unnecessary escalation.
Our approach prioritizes efficiency — resolving disputes out of court whenever possible, while being fully prepared for litigation if required
If you are facing poor-quality renovation work, hidden defects, or a contractor who avoids responsibility and refuses to cover actual damages, contact Consultant Legal Marketplace.
We help protect your rights, build a strong evidence base, justify the compensation amount, and resolve disputes out of court or, if necessary, provide effective legal representation in court.
