i have a problem and i dont know how to go about it. we were working on a house(roofing) and a guy asked me if i did roof patching so i said yes. I gave him an estimate, he agreed to it. i go home and drop off the other workers ,get the material and go back. i call him and ask him if its ok to start, he left somewhere. He gave me the thumbs up so i do it. I finally finish and i call him. He tells me that he lll give me a call later on that night to pay me. He never called . i call him the next day and he tell me to call him the next day because he s waiting on some money. k so now im getting worried . i called today and he doesnt answer. what should i do?
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This is very touchy because if you don't have a written, legally-binding agreement with his signature he could weasel his way out of paying you. Might be time to go to his place with some thick-necks and strong arm him...
on the stairs, she grabs my arm, says whats up,
where you been, is something wrong?
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I did a deconstruction (like demolition, but with a salvage attitude) job for a guy one time and he tried to run me around like that. After a week I drove to his place, made sure he was there, called him to ask when I could get paid. He tried to say he was out of town, so while I was talking to him, I knocked on his door. He answered and the look was almost worth the $3000 he owed me I then made him pay me and told him not to call me for any more jobs. I also told him if is check bounced I'd be back with my tools when he wasn't home.Comment
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well i didnt think i would have go into all that . it was only 160 bucks. are people that cheap?Originally posted by accordaffair View Post
well i hope he pays me cuase i know of a certain pretty 2008 altima that isnt going to be looking so pretty any more. but i doubt i will have to resort to that.Originally posted by visualpoet View PostComment
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Do you usually do work for individuals without a down payment?
I assume you're a licenced contractor?
Vandalizing his car certainly won't get you paid, and might get you arrested.
It's only been like three days?
Stop freaking out.2003 Maxima SE Titanium Edition
Polished Titanium ext, heated black leather int, heated leather steering wheel, HIDs, 255bhp, 6 speed, 15% tint.
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Some people do shitty things, not all of them, just some.Originally posted by luckyflip View Post
And we can't go out and beat the shit out of them cuz then we'd be arrested, so we have these legal contracts to make sure the criminal faces charges, not the victim.
on the stairs, she grabs my arm, says whats up,
where you been, is something wrong?
i try to just smile, and say everything’s fine.Comment
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Without a contract, it's your word against his. When it comes to money, you NEED to get things in writing. It makes life so much easier in the event of something unexpected, like this.
You could always go back and take your roof patch back
It's better than showing up in his driveway at 3am with a bucket of brake fluid and a paintbrush... though that would be pretty amusing. I've always wanted to see an Altima with no paint on it...
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people must be brave to not pay people even though you know where he lives, lol.
im scared of meeting people in front of my house for car parts because i dont want people breaking into the house in search of it!Comment
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So for the low, low price of only $160, you've just learned a great business lesson!
ta-DA!
Signed contract, on company letterhead.2003 Maxima SE Titanium Edition
Polished Titanium ext, heated black leather int, heated leather steering wheel, HIDs, 255bhp, 6 speed, 15% tint.
1993 Suzuki GSX1100F 136bhpComment
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used brake fluid is free.Originally posted by visualpoet View PostJasco Paint and Epoxy Remover from Home Depot or Lowe's (do NOT get it on your skin). It works a lot better then brake fluid. Or so I've been told by the sort of people that would do that sort of thing.
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oh no deev . i cant possibly do that. i was just thinking of getting a couple eggs........well you know the rest.Originally posted by deevergote. View PostWithout a contract, it's your word against his. When it comes to money, you NEED to get things in writing. It makes life so much easier in the event of something unexpected, like this.
You could always go back and take your roof patch back
It's better than showing up in his driveway at 3am with a bucket of brake fluid and a paintbrush... though that would be pretty amusing. I've always wanted to see an Altima with no paint on it...
s can i really get my roof patch back?
boy would that get me in alot of trouble,but ney .Originally posted by visualpoet View PostJasco Paint and Epoxy Remover from Home Depot or Lowe's (do NOT get it on your skin). It works a lot better then brake fluid. Or so I've been told by the sort of people that would do that sort of thing.
yea your right.but i really didnt think i would need it. 160 bucks? god ,people these days.im really nice guy so i have the problem of trusting people to much and too fast.he seemed nice.Originally posted by SteveB View Post
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Show up to his door everyday until he opens then ask him for collateral.
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i could do that, but he lives like half an hour away.If only he answered and gave me an explination.but oh well im over it. ima call again today and if he doesnt answer then ill stop.Originally posted by Fake Thug View PostShow up to his door everyday until he opens then ask him for collateral.Comment
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no fuck that, get your 160 bucks. you cant let people get away with that.Originally posted by luckyflip View PostComment
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