QUESTION
What to do about getting paid for contract work done
Asked on Oct 16th, 2014 on Civil Litigation - New York
More details to this question:
A client, that I completed a signed, codes inspected building project, does not acknowledge, after 8 phone messages, to pay me in full(the balance due upon completion)of $1450.00. I am a legit sole proprietor (dba) general contractor, for over 40 years.
1 ANSWER
I can't imagine that this is the first time that you've encountered this problem in 40 years. If so, you've been exceptionally lucky! You can sue the client in small claims court, but if it were me I would first send the client a letter telling him/her/it that if he/she/it doesn't pay your balance in full within (pick a period of time with which you're comfortable), you will be forced to seek the Court's help.
Answered on Oct 16th, 2014 at 9:43 AM