I had a proposal to re-stucco a rental property I own. he quoted me $15,000 for the entire project. He later charged me $16,850. I agreed to pay him $15,590, but did not think I should have (I gave him a detailed list of reasons). He claims there was more work that he had not seen. What can I do?
2006-09-13 13:08:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Unless he has a written contract, he will be unable to get a mechanics lien against your property. He must have sufficient evidence of work. I'm hoping you had something in writing pertaining to this job??? He should have come to you before the job was finished and ask about additional funds. You have more legal grounds not to pay than this fellow does for you not paying.
2006-09-13 13:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may just have to pay and keep your record clean ! A quote is simply a quote like an estimate. If he had given you a BID, he would then have to accept that amount even if he went over in work preformed. I know this only because we have the liens signed as well... there is however no amount on these liens, when the customer gets the bill THAT is the amount he /she is expected to pay or we call the lawyer and run them through the mill. I operate an honest business and expect that same respect from my customers or they will pay one way or another.
Of course I speak from Mn. so perhaps things work differently there but the liens pretty much operate the same. Don't screw anyone out of what they have coming...if the job was preformed properly be glad and pay for it! Good luck...! : )
2006-09-13 13:19:37 · answer #2 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should have gotten a written estimate from the contractor. You can hold him to this unless it is written on the estimate that there might be additional charges. If more work was needed he should have come to you as soon as the problems were discovered. I would stick to the contract price. Also since the work is already done to the home, he cannot come back and "remove" any work that has been done. Offer to pay him the agreed upon amount and if he doesn't like it he can take you to court but I doubt seriously if he would win.
2006-09-13 13:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by dmyers1071 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
always sign a contract, know what your buying, and make sure he is licenced, pulls a permit, and i hope you filed a notice of commencement...they make us have one to even pull a permit here in florida...might be different in california...
always always sign a contract.....
sounds like you need to contact a lawyer....
2006-09-13 13:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by tanny_fanny_2_by_4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever is in writing should be the total you should pay.
2006-09-13 13:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PAY HIM THE DIFFERENCE AS A LAWYER WILL COST YOU MORE THAN THE DIFFERENCE IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THE JOB .
2006-09-14 18:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋