What to do when a contractor misuse funds and charge card given to him for material for clients repairs?
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What to do when a contractor misuse funds and charge card given to him for material for clients repairs?
I hired a contractor to repair a damaged room.I gave him a charge card to purchase the material.I found out he used $1272.00 for his personal use on the card and could not show reciept for 500.00 cash he received from me.I fired him.His cost was 6100.00 for labor.Do I have to pay him for work done?Only the outside work is done.I havent paid him anything at this point.How do i handle this legally?
Asked on May 28, 2009 under Business Law, Louisiana
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I suggest wirting him a letter and indicating that he has misused funds and has failed to complete the job pursuant to his contract and that you are going to be filing a lawsuit and notifying the police of the conversion of your money and demand that he return to finish the job. Send the letter certified mail. If you do not hear a response in 5 days, hire a lawyer to sue the contractor and notify the police of the theft. I would also hire a replacement contractor to complete the work and keep the invoices so that you can recoup the costs over and above $6100. Do not sit on your rights. Take action now.
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