2006-07-17 07:24:29 · 13 answers · asked by Rada S 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Take them to court -- depending on the amount, maybe small claims court. Hopefully you had a written contract with them. If not, start doing that from now on. And, get a photo of before and after your work to prove something got done. Sorry you have to deal with this.
2006-07-17 07:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Small claims court is probably the proper route, unless the amount owed is more than the upper limit for smalll cliams. I'm sorry, I don't have that amount in memory, but it will be somewhere between $5,000 and maybey $7,500.
If you have a written agreement showing how much is owed for the work, things will be much easier. However, even a verbal agreement (oral contract) is enforceable, but you will have to find a way to prove the agreement.
Each state will have their own small claims process, so I suggest you contact you local county or parrish courts for informatin on how to file.
2006-07-17 14:32:56 · answer #2 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take them to court but understand you may not recoup any of the costs in suing them. If the amount is worth the hassle, go for it, otherwise, write it off as a loss. Learn from the experience. Get a good deposit up front to cover your costs. If the job is sizable, have a progressive billing with the final 10% paid on completion.
2006-07-17 14:30:54 · answer #3 · answered by extra_37 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Rada,
It depends on the state you're in (in the U.S.). Look up the rules for filing a mechanic's / construction / contractor's lien if it's on a house or car. Make sure you've also complied with any requirements (such as a written and signed agreement) for contractors or mechanics, first.
-j.
2006-07-17 14:29:18 · answer #4 · answered by classical123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and grab a mutually signed copy of your contract (you did have them sign a contract right?) and remind the client of the terms of your agreement. If its in the contract and they won't comply, take them to court. If its not in the contract, you're probably screwed.
2006-07-17 14:29:34 · answer #5 · answered by joshman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seek civil action in small claims court. Done it lots myself.. usually ended up getting most of my money. Be sure to take the bill, etc. to show the judge.
2006-07-17 14:32:33 · answer #6 · answered by ladyangelovely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them to small claims court...hehe. Judge Joe Brown! :)
2006-07-17 14:27:26 · answer #7 · answered by Julia L. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small claims court.
2006-07-17 14:27:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a good lawyer and take them to court, but first always do evertything in writing!!!
2006-07-17 14:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by Tuto@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time collect up front
2006-07-17 14:28:16 · answer #10 · answered by no1special 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋