I hired him to redue the cement on my driveway and around my house. I payed him and he dissappeared! He even changed his telephone number. He started the job but never finished. Where can I go for help?
2006-08-31 09:05:36 · 7 answers · asked by muuuua 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
That is really unfortunate. Unfortunately you must have hired a contractor without a license. You should always ask for the contractors license and make sure he/she is insured/bonded unless you feel you can trust them from references. You can contact your local Construction Industry Division to report this and you may have to file a criminal complaint. That is the category that this falls under for unlicensed contractors. Your local Construction Industry Division can assist you. Also just a thought: chances are he has had a past of skipping out on people you can do a web inquiry with your local court on line or in person. Records of individuals including criminal and civil are public records. It is very unfortunate whether your money will be recovered or not is a good question. Note to self, a reputable contractor/handyman will give you a contract and invoice, and ask for a percentage up front and percentage when completed. You always need a contract or receipt regardless of how big or pety a transaction is. Without a receipt you will have a hard-time proving anything in court. Although a verbal agreement is a legally binding agreement but hard to prove unless you have witnesses. Either way it is hard to get witnesses to appear in court on your behalf. Even though they say they will be there, taking time out of their work-schedules is another thing or the time in general to help you with your problem. Your local Construction Industry Division is your best resource to start off with and they will point you in the right direction. Best of Luck.
2006-08-31 09:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by dioress007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better Business Bureau
2006-08-31 09:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by WyoHunter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better Business Bureau. I think you can even go to Craigs List on line and post under the "rant" section.
2006-08-31 10:08:26 · answer #3 · answered by Chick with pets 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start at the top.
#1 call your state attorney generals' office.
#2 call your state contractors board office.
#3 call your local city zoning office.
2006-08-31 11:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The BBB they have a website to report companies. www.bbb.org
2006-08-31 09:12:16 · answer #5 · answered by Marcie E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better business bereau small claims court go to his house with intent to get money back take backup!!!!
2006-08-31 09:48:57 · answer #6 · answered by lcayote 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the police and tell them how you found him in the first place
2006-08-31 09:11:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋