Disagreement with the worker over the wage due to a defect in his work

Question:
He says: A person did some work in my house, and after I paid him part of his due, I found a defect in his work. When he came to ask for the rest, I told him to fix the defect and I would give him his due. He refused and left, and I fixed the defect myself. Please advise us on this.

Answer:
This is a matter concerning the courts. This is a dispute that concerns the courts. We advise you to settle this, either by reaching an agreement with him or by giving him his due, or by taking it to the court. Do not judge the matter yourself. You should not judge it yourself. Either settle it with him, satisfy him, and fear Allah, or take it to the court with him. There is blessing in the court. Do not judge it yourself. No, you may be mistaken in your own judgment. For example, there may be a defect. It is obligatory for you to settle the matter with him regarding the defect so that he agrees to waive part of the wage, or go with him to the court, or give him his due. Do not judge it yourself. Yes.