Yes. However, the homeowners should take steps to enhance their position should the matter proceed to litigation. The homeowners should always provide the original contractor an opportunity to mitigate their losses, failing which, the homeowners can engage a new contractor to complete the work. Should the original contractor register a lien against the house and issue a statement of claim, the homeowners must provide a defence that outlines the incomplete and deficient work, as well as a counterclaim for the additional expenses incurred to complete the original renovation.