Help! Contractor took money and only delivered excuses

Help! Contractor took money and only delivered excuses

wildatom@hotmail.com	4/18/2005 9:24:49 PM
All, Just over two weeks ago (3/31/05), I contacted a contractor in the local paper to install a new sidewalk in my house. They promptly came over the next day measured it and gave me a price and stated that they would have the side walk done by Saturday (4/2/05). They requested a $100.00 deposit for the contract to make sure I was serious. I also have a receipt for the work that was supposed to be done by 4/2/05 and a receipt for the $100.00 I gave them. Over the past weeks I've been on the phone with them on and off and they keep giving me excuses. For instance one excuse was "their truck broke", or "my partner had to go see some family". I told them at that time I'll give them a whole week 4/11 - 4/15 to get it done, and they stated no problem. Today 4/17 I called them and asked them to drop the $100.00 off by tomorrow since it was obvious they were not going to do the work. They told me they would sue the $hit out of me, and I asked them for what they then went back to we'll drop off your money soon. Since this is only $100.00 paying a lawyer seems to be pointless. What else should I do other then file a small claim against his business? Should I contact the paper, BBB, and anyone else? These guys were very vulgar & violent on the phone, and I'd hate for them to do anything physically to my house, etc. or otherwise. Any suggestions?



TOTE@dog-play.com	4/19/2005 9:04:26 PM
On Mon, 18 Apr 2005 21:24:49 -0400 wildatom@hotmail.com whittled these words: Just over two weeks ago (3/31/05), I contacted a contractor in the What State? Is the contractor licensed by the state? Do you have the contractor's license number? local paper to install a new sidewalk in my house. The sidewalk is on private property? Your own property? Since this is only $100.00 paying a lawyer seems to be pointless. What else should I do other then file a small claim against his business? Should I contact the paper, BBB, and anyone else? These guys were very vulgar & violent on the phone, and I'd hate for them to do anything physically to my house, etc. or otherwise. Any suggestions? Check the status of the contractor's license. In some states there are extra penalties depending upon whether the person is properly licensed to do the work contracted for. If your state has a contractor's licensing board or division you can get more information from them. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/



rick303@hotmail.com	4/19/2005 9:04:34 PM
What else should I do other then file a small claim against his business? Should I contact the paper, BBB, and anyone else? Also check with your state's attorney general. The BBB and perhaps your state may have web-enabled filing, which makes it convenient.

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