Lawyers say recovering money in renovation disputes is often difficult, especially if the contractor’s company has closed or lacks assets. Ms Wong Noorina May thought the S$55,000 renovation for her resale flat was off to a promising start in 2023. The 42-year-old homemaker had been impressed by the makeover her cousin’s new home received, and on her husband’s suggestion, decided to hire the same interior designer, Mr Yusoff Ayub, who ran Icon Design & Build Consultants. “Before that, I had