Contractor Holds Home Hostage

Your home renovation has turned into a nightmare. Marcus Reeves, a skilled but volatile contractor, has barricaded himself inside your half-finished kitchen with $40,000 of completed work. After claiming unexpected material costs, he's threatening to sledgehammer everything unless you triple his payment - right now.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Homeowner with partially renovated house

Conversation Partner

Marcus Reeves - Master Contractor

Setting

Your half-finished kitchen renovation, viewed through the back patio doors. Tools scattered everywhere. Marcus visible inside, pacing, holding a sledgehammer.

Location

Your home in an upscale suburban neighborhood

Learning Objectives

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De-escalate the contractor's immediate threats

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Negotiate a reasonable settlement without involving authorities

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Secure completed work without paying triple the original price

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Listen up! I've got $40,000 of custom cabinetry and quartz countertops ready to meet my sledgehammer. Triple my original quote - $75,000 total - or I start swinging. Your fancy waterfall island goes first.”

This is how Marcus Reeves - Master Contractor's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#736

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