Unfortunately, she paid him in full when he was only half done. The day after that he never showed back up. She's called him many times and he keeps making up lame excuses. Now his phone is disconnected. We have no address (he was kicked out of his apartment). What do we do now?
2007-06-30 02:53:59 · 17 answers · asked by purplekristi 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You can take him to small claims court, but you will have to get some personal information that the police can use to subponea him. Do you have his social security number, driver's license number, home address, a contractual agreement with his signature? But you will have to go to the court house and file a complaint against him and the legal system will show what steps to take from their. He will be notified that a grievance has been filed against him and will be ordered to show up in court to defend himself. But it would be good to find out where he is living so his notice can be delivered to him.
2007-06-30 16:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by super saiyan 3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much nothing!
Take it as a lesson and move on.
I had an apartment repainted back in Africa by some really withered poor soul who needed a job badly. The pay was good.
2 Days into the job I was given an absolute sobber about financial needs and he was waiting for his money to come from the cows and bulls he had sold which was part of his lebola form his in-laws.
"phewwwww! Paid, gone, dusted.
The moral here is " Do not lead them into temptation and thoust shall not hunt!"
2007-06-30 10:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by Bev G 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call the local Better Business Board and report him. It will black flag his business and alter the IRS for when he pays taxes, assuming he does. Never pay in full upfront. You know that now, hope it gets worked out!
If he is ever found, sew him for leaving and demand your money back plus court fees and anything else that is attatched. Perhaps even the cost of what it is go have his job finished if you hire someone else.
2007-06-30 09:57:38 · answer #3 · answered by ~Les~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a law er, this is a civil issue. She can contact the local police department, they may file a report. I'm not sure if criminal charges can be filed though. Unfortunate, this is considered a civil issue in most law enforcement circles, because it's breach of contract and contracts are not criminal.
2007-06-30 10:01:39 · answer #4 · answered by Colonel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why did she do that? Do you pay for the groceries in advance of going to the store?
Always pay especially with self employed workmen that you have no vouch for AFTER they do the job.
Even if they ask for money just for materials in advance then they shouldn't be in the trade as they should have what they need to be in business anyway.
They should do the job then you inspect the work then as long as you are reasonable and happy then you pay.
2007-06-30 09:56:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never pay in full until the job is done. You can try and sue him, but he probably won't show up to court. Make a police report and learn from this crappy experience.
2007-06-30 09:57:11 · answer #6 · answered by apple juice 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you can do is hire another painter and have him finish the job and mark this down as one more lesson learned.
You got ripped off.
2007-06-30 10:03:48 · answer #7 · answered by mccoyblues 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, you're screwed on this one. But at least you know not to make the same mistake next time.
2007-06-30 09:57:28 · answer #8 · answered by Stacey I 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do you have his name? Call the police or talk to a lawyer. Someone can track him down wherever he ran off. At least he needs to be reported.
2007-06-30 09:58:07 · answer #9 · answered by Smiley 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say it, but it looks like your screwed unless you know any other means to contact him. Next time only give up to 40% in advance.
2007-06-30 09:58:17 · answer #10 · answered by marissaklump2004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋