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Our cement contractor has bugged out on us. He has 90% of our money
while we have 60% of his work. Can I place an ad in our neighborhood
weekly paper stating, "Before hiring Mr. X, call me ###-####"?
He seems to focus on our area for most of his work. I want to warn
others so they don't get stuck like we have. Also, I would like to
place a sign in our yard advertising his *lovely* work & how *timely*
he finishes.
I would only tell the truth about his work so that others can be
aware. Am I doing anything illegal? And, yes, we have a signed
contract. Our 3 day job is now at 5 weeks.
Thanks & please reply here as my return email address is not real.
JJ
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JJ wrote:
Our cement contractor has bugged out on us. He has 90% of our money
while we have 60% of his work. Can I place an ad in our neighborhood
weekly paper stating, "Before hiring Mr. X, call me ###-####"?
He seems to focus on our area for most of his work. I want to warn
others so they don't get stuck like we have. Also, I would like to
place a sign in our yard advertising his *lovely* work & how *timely*
he finishes.
I would only tell the truth about his work so that others can be
aware. Am I doing anything illegal? And, yes, we have a signed
contract. Our 3 day job is now at 5 weeks.
Thanks & please reply here as my return email address is not real.
JJ
Take the guy to court and request the remainder of your money back.
I doubt if a newspaper would allow such advertising but they might.
If you place a sign on your property, that's voicing your opinion and there
isn't much he can do about it.
To take you to court would cost him his profit.
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Our cement contractor has bugged out on us. He has 90% of our money
while we have 60% of his work. Can I place an ad in our neighborhood
weekly paper stating, "Before hiring Mr. X, call me ###-####"?
He seems to focus on our area for most of his work. I want to warn
others so they don't get stuck like we have. Also, I would like to
place a sign in our yard advertising his *lovely* work & how *timely*
he finishes.
I would only tell the truth about his work so that others can be
aware. Am I doing anything illegal? And, yes, we have a signed
contract. Our 3 day job is now at 5 weeks.
All of those intentions are legal. But they won't do you any good. And
there are risks. If you get sued for defamation and win, you will be out
some money for legal fees. It would be better to file a complaint with the
state contractors licensing board. If the contractor is licensed, there
will be a bond. File a claim against the bond. If he is unlicensed, the
contractor's licensing board might prosecute. And of course, you should
sue. If he is licensed and did a good job with the contract procedures you
get a judgment for at least part of your money back. If he is unlicensed or
messed up the contracting procedures, you get a judgment for all of the
money back. All of the above varies depending on your state's laws.
McGyver
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Hi JJ,
If you signed a contract and the contractor did not fulfill his obligation,
I'd
recommend you have an attorney send the contractor a sternly worded
letter. For a cost-effective way to do that, see: www.advocatesusa.com
Empower yourself -- don't let the contractor ripped you off!
Cheers,
--lee
Our cement contractor has bugged out on us. He has 90% of our money
while we have 60% of his work. Can I place an ad in our neighborhood
weekly paper stating, "Before hiring Mr. X, call me ###-####"?
He seems to focus on our area for most of his work. I want to warn
others so they don't get stuck like we have. Also, I would like to
place a sign in our yard advertising his *lovely* work & how *timely*
he finishes.
I would only tell the truth about his work so that others can be
aware. Am I doing anything illegal? And, yes, we have a signed
contract. Our 3 day job is now at 5 weeks.
Thanks & please reply here as my return email address is not real.
JJ
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"JJ" <nomail@nomail.com> wrote in message news:<pR_3c.27908$YX1.13696@newssvr24.news.prodigy.com>...
Our cement contractor has bugged out on us. He has 90% of our money
while we have 60% of his work. Can I place an ad in our neighborhood
weekly paper stating, "Before hiring Mr. X, call me ###-####"?
He seems to focus on our area for most of his work. I want to warn
others so they don't get stuck like we have. Also, I would like to
place a sign in our yard advertising his *lovely* work & how *timely*
he finishes.
I would only tell the truth about his work so that others can be
aware. Am I doing anything illegal? And, yes, we have a signed
contract. Our 3 day job is now at 5 weeks.
Thanks & please reply here as my return email address is not real.
JJ
You used a licensed contractor, right? Contact the licensing
authority in your state.
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Richard, thanks for your reply. I informed him yesterday that if he
didn't finish we would take this to court.
JJ
JJ wrote:
Take the guy to court and request the remainder of your money back.
I doubt if a newspaper would allow such advertising but they might.
If you place a sign on your property, that's voicing your opinion
and there
isn't much he can do about it.
To take you to court would cost him his profit.
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McGyver, thanks for your reply. At this point, the ad & the sign would
be for others to see. It would give me personal satisfaction to know
if I spared someone else from the mess this man has put us through.
He said he was licensed....I should have asked for
documentation.....live & learn. If he doesn't finish, I will certainly
file on him.
JJ
All of those intentions are legal. But they won't do you any good.
And
there are risks. If you get sued for defamation and win, you will
be out
some money for legal fees. It would be better to file a complaint
with the
state contractors licensing board. If the contractor is licensed,
there
will be a bond. File a claim against the bond. If he is
unlicensed, the
contractor's licensing board might prosecute. And of course, you
should
sue. If he is licensed and did a good job with the contract
procedures you
get a judgment for at least part of your money back. If he is
unlicensed or
messed up the contracting procedures, you get a judgment for all of
the
money back. All of the above varies depending on your state's laws.
McGyver
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Lee, thanks for your advice & the link. I will take it to heed.
JJ
Hi JJ,
If you signed a contract and the contractor did not fulfill his
obligation,
I'd
recommend you have an attorney send the contractor a sternly worded
letter. For a cost-effective way to do that, see:
www.advocatesusa.com
Empower yourself -- don't let the contractor ripped you off!
Cheers,
--lee
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Curtis, licensed? He said he was....I trusted him. We're learning. I
will research his license & follow through.
Thanks,
JJ
"JJ" <nomail@nomail.com> wrote in message
news:<pR_3c.27908$YX1.13696@newssvr24.news.prodigy.com>...
Our cement contractor has bugged out on us. He has 90% of our
money
while we have 60% of his work. Can I place an ad in our
neighborhood
weekly paper stating, "Before hiring Mr. X, call me ###-####"?
He seems to focus on our area for most of his work. I want to warn
others so they don't get stuck like we have. Also, I would like to
place a sign in our yard advertising his *lovely* work & how
*timely*
he finishes.
I would only tell the truth about his work so that others can be
aware. Am I doing anything illegal? And, yes, we have a signed
contract. Our 3 day job is now at 5 weeks.
Thanks & please reply here as my return email address is not real.
JJ
You used a licensed contractor, right? Contact the licensing
authority in your state.
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