i had a freind recomend a person he was working with,we had a deal to remodel the bathroom.he took a month to do what he did and never came back,for a while they promised to come back several times and never showed up.i let iy go for a while because my freind said he would come finish it.he nwver came,i relized the contract was with the contractor( verbal contract witnessed by freind) so i have called him and he says he will not finish and he should have added extra ,this was never mentioned before. the phone call,he is saying he did extra work that was never mentioned.i paid all money up front because i trusted my freind to make sure it was right.
2007-02-09 04:07:32 · 7 answers · asked by sandra d 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm not an attorney, but I was told by one that it varies from state to state. At that time, in Virginia, a verbal contract that exceeded $5oo. was a binding contract. Just call an attorney; most will do initial consultations free. Good Luck!
2007-02-09 04:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by summersailing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did you do in the last year to try to get him to come finish? Did you send certified letters to the contractor stating the work was incomplete? Did the contractor acknowledge the job is incomplete, and do you have proof of that acknowledgment? Do you have proof the contractor promised to come back. Did you have a written description of the work to be done in the first place?
Never undertake any contract work without a written agreement including a good description of the work to be done, total price including parts and labor and time frame for completion.
I think you just were given an expensive lesson.
2007-02-09 12:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you can take it to small claims court, but you aren't guaranteed to win. Having a witness helps. You should try to tape a conversation with the guy on the phone as proof of what is being said between the two of you. I see this happen on Judge Alex all the time and he usually gives part of the money back and in some cases all of it..
2007-02-09 12:12:06 · answer #3 · answered by mrb1017 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry Sandy, unless you are prepared to sue, just chalk this one up as a lesson learned in life. NEVER pay for work in advance.
2007-02-09 12:13:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LLL lifes lessons learned.. this is what you need to do for next time and my advice is free..ask this one question ; WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY? I will call them and have your certificate of insurance faxed to me. anybody can SAY the have insurance. anybody can purchase one month of insurance and obtain a card that extends six months...this is step one.................you never ever ever ever ever advance money for labor. materials only and only after it has been delivered. this is step two
2007-02-10 23:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that you have an actionable case. (except maybe on Judge Alex)
Live and learn.
2007-02-09 12:12:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry your out!
2007-02-09 12:10:28 · answer #7 · answered by Classic96 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋