Shay-la♥
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Sorry, have you thought about bringing up charges? |
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Ben
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I hope you got receipts for what you paid him. If he's licensed, check with the city or the state, there should be an agency to handle complaints like that. Or take him to small claims court. But, if you don't have any receipts, you might be out of luck. |
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barbara
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Rule of thumb is to NEVER pay a contractor until the job is complete, the most to give is 50% upfront for supplies. Having stated that, I only hope you have receipts. If he's an independent contractor, I'm afraid you did get scammed, but if he indeed is licensed, the least you can do is report him. Good luck |
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djstickylee
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get your lawyer to send him a letter. if that doesn't get him moving, then get your lawyer to file a lawsuit. |
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emmettgolf
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File a complaint with the state contractors board. If he is a licensed contractor he is probably bonded and you can put an attachment on his bond. The Dept of Consumer affairs usually handles this in most states. |
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regerugged
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Contact the Better Business Bureau. Contact your state's consumer protection agency and file a complaint.
You can sue the contractor. If you believe he deliberately took your money and defrauded you, you may be able to file a criminal complaint against him. Talk to your county district attorney. |
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doggnation1
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Hey i will come and finsih it for $1000 , can you wire it to me???? just kidding!!!!!!!!!
Call your business license office....also the license office for general contractors, also the better business bureau....one of them should be able to help...
http://disguiseddisciple.com |
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thomy8s
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Good Luck!
Hope you had him provide a receipt for every bit of cash you paid. Otherwise, in the eyes of the court, you have paid him nothing!
Your next logical step is to seek legal counsel. |
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Carlton C
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Hopefully you did not get scammed, but NEVER pay for services like that with cash because there is no way to prove that you paid if they do not give you a receipt. Checks and receipts provide you with documentation. If this contractor is from a particular company, take pictures of your work that has been completed and contact the company to see if you can rectify the situation. Hopefully there is a legitimate reason why he hasn't returned your calls (without him being dead, of course).
Best wishes...
"In life we either win or learn. The only way to lose is to quit." |
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Jonesy
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Never pay a contracter up front because you are walking away w.out a receipt. Best bet now is to call him and not scream in his machine. Tell him you would feel more comfortable if he would finish the job for you since he already started the work. Tell him it has not been easy on you living inside an unfinished house and to please call you back. You can pay him after the days work is through by the hour.
Chances are the bum needs more money and if you are clam will call you back. Next time get a receipt in writing w. his information on it so you can track him down easily. |
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