For what was supposed to be like a month and 6 months later we had to kick him out, well he started telling lies about us and causing a lot of drama in my family because he was friendly with some of my relatives, and my husband called him and left a message telling him to leave our family alone and stop creating drama in the family and how dare he do this to us after we were so kind to him...Well, during the time he stayed here he did some odd jobs for us for an always agreed upon fee that we always paid him. Now he calls my husband back when he knew he would not be able to answer and left an aggressive message claiming he was going to put a lien on our house for $7,000 worth of unpaid labor. This is an outright lie. Can someone do this? We do not owe him a single penny in unpaid labor, and he knows it. He is also collecting some form of state aid. I think you cannot do that if you are working? I think it's disability for an accident he was in. I am actually afraid of this guy. WWYD?
2007-07-17 06:45:04 · 12 answers · asked by Jungle Princess 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He has been off the property for 2 weeks now. He also has a bad criminal record but he seemed so nice and was helping my elderly grandma at her own home. You are right, no good deed goes unpunished!
2007-07-17 06:53:12 · update #1
This sounds like an example of "no good deed shall go unpunished"
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2007-07-17 06:47:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately you must of paid him in cash - no proof exists. I think you must go in and put a restraining order on this guy because seems like he is going to persist in harassing you and your family. This is what happens when you are doing your good deed - people find a way to be nasty and mean when the free ride is over. Your family should be standing by your side not his. If he does file this lien you must fight it because you will not be able to sell or refinance your home as long as this lien is in place. He does not need to show proof of anything it is his word and that will be enough - you as the homeowners will have to show proof of burden. Contact a lawyer that will give you a free session and get started on clearing this up because it can get nasty. Hopefully you have some kind of pictures showing what you did for him and that he was not mistreated in any way - those will help your case alot.
2007-07-17 06:52:49 · answer #2 · answered by Feline05 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really nice of you husband to help this guy out, but putting your and his life in jeapordary isn't worth the "good person of the year" award. I mean, maybe if he really wants to help this guy out, he could just get him a motel room for a little while. Don't worry, it isn't wrong to not want him in your house. Homeless or not, I don't like when strangers stay in my home. I wouldn't allow it. What if he is some crazy killer, or a theif? Yea, I wouldn't let this man know where you live at all. If anything, he will remember where you live, and show up all the time at all hours of the day, and always ask for something. Instead of it being your husbands office, it'll turn out to be your house he "lurks" around. So I'd just keep him away from you and your house in general. Tell you husband you worry about your safety. I mean, really. Anyone can act all sweet and innocent for a time if they have a hidden agenda. Just be careful!!
2016-05-20 15:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report this to the police so they have a record of it. It proves your worried about this mans actions, and your families safety. Then keep up with all the harassment, write down the times he calls, the things he says. Keeping spoken messages left on the answering machine are great. Then you have evidence . If he can not prove you owe him the money with signed contracts, for the work..He doesn't have a leg to stand on in court.Contact a lawyer for more advice.
2007-07-17 06:58:58 · answer #4 · answered by Iknowalittle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep the threatening recording; you will need it to prove harassment, plus a possible order of protection. He cannot sue you or put a lien on your house if there is no proof in writing that he is owed money. This is considered extortion, and he can be charged with a crime. Contact the police to get him off your property. Doing so yourself, he could 'fake' an injury and claim you harmed him.
2007-07-17 06:50:00 · answer #5 · answered by bethanne 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
the absolute first thing to do is call the police - if he's not already off of your property ask them to escort him off - while they are there ask them how to get a restraining order - then get one - that way you are doing all of the legal things right - the next time he contacts you tell him to go ahead and sue you for the alleged unpaid labor - that will probably be the end of it - if it's not, make sure you get a lawyer and tell him about the whole state aid thing - discrediting him will be the key to ensuring that you don't have to pay his lame a$$
2007-07-17 06:53:43 · answer #6 · answered by lancej0hns0n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since there was no contract nothing can be proven legally, and I'm sure that your neighbors and family members can corroborate the fact that he lived on your property for FREE...
2007-07-17 06:52:27 · answer #7 · answered by hunnygril 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No good deed goes unpunished.
2007-07-17 06:47:58 · answer #8 · answered by booman17 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Report it to the prosecuting attorney. It sounds like extortion.
2007-07-17 06:48:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
He can't do anything. He's just pissed and acting stupid.
Tell him to go f*ck himself.
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2007-07-17 06:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by Amberly K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋