What can I do if have a client who has just refused to pay for a website that was recently completed?
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What can I do if have a client who has just refused to pay for a website that was recently completed?
I do not have a signed contract with them but have been working closely with them for months on every detail of their site. With in the last 2 months they started communicating less but did send over a list of changes and even added new items to the site their team wanted. Once completed a month goes by no work but I was still sending emails and invoice reminders. Just yesterday the Pastor, yes Pastor writes and says the site does not fit their identity but thanks for trying… They are still obligated to pay and additional $500. What can I do?
Asked on December 3, 2015 under Business Law, Virginia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can sue them: when you do work for someone and they don't pay you, the way you get your money is by a lawsuit. You would sue for breach of (oral, or unwritten) contract--that is, not honoring the agreement between you. For $500, suing in small claims court, acting as your own attorney ("pro se") is a good option.
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