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Update Page5: Got my shed! I paid some MS baw to build a shed and now he’s ghosting me

Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:46 am
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41584 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:46 am



Well update. BAW came through and was good on his word and shed is complete.






other than drive to Picayune and check knuckles what legal options do I have to get my deposit money back.

I reached out to a company to build a shed. Stupidly all our conversations were over facebook messenger .Owner picked up a $1700 check from me on March 30. I requested an update on April 1st as to when he would be able to acquire the materials. On April 6 owners wife informed me that he was possibly sick with the virus. I am very understanding to the current crisis and wished him the best and to hopefully get well soon. I then asked for an update on April 13th. On the 16th I was informed that he had been sick and I would get my building as soon as he was able to return to work. I understand these are crazy times and if the guy was indeed sick it’s understandable but I was provided with a phone number that does not work (and now seems to block me) or no one answers. I once again asked for an update on April 23 and have not heard anything from this company. It’s been over a month since the owner cashed my deposit check and I have no idea if and when I am getting the building I put the down payment on.
This post was edited on 6/7/20 at 7:30 am
Posted by Champs
Geaux Tigers
Member since Feb 2008
11708 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:47 am to
send in the seals
Posted by JumpingTheShark
America
Member since Nov 2012
22903 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:47 am to
Why do people keep paying contractors in advance? WHY?!
Posted by jamboybarry
Member since Feb 2011
32653 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:47 am to
Didn’t read all that shite but

quote:

deposit money


You’re an idiot
Posted by Broke
AKA Buttercup
Member since Sep 2006
65044 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:48 am to
Let me tell you from personal experience, the lethargy can last a month. But he should be back to normal soon. But you can send him a demand letter via certified mail as your first step if you are uncomfortable.
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45810 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:48 am to
Pics of his wife
Posted by tigerbutt
Deep South
Member since Jun 2006
24584 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:49 am to
quote:

You’re an idiot

This 100%
Posted by DemonKA3268
Parts Unknown
Member since Oct 2015
19196 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:49 am to
Bad paymaster pays before or not at all.

Damn, pay when services are rendered.
Posted by LCA131
Home of the Fake Sig lines
Member since Feb 2008
72598 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:49 am to
quote:

other than drive to Picayune and check knuckles what legal options do I have to get my deposit money back.


I hope you are a better fighter than you are a businessman.
Posted by djangochained
Gardere
Member since Jul 2013
19054 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:50 am to
quote:

I have no idea if and when I am getting the building I put the down payment on.


you not bruh
Posted by MsState of mind
State of Denial
Member since Aug 2013
2641 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:50 am to
Demand letter is far as you can take it where it won’t cost you more than you lost already
Posted by ELVIS U
Member since Feb 2007
9928 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:50 am to
Contractor misapplication of Funds is a felony in Louisiana. Contact your Sheriff, they can usually persuade him to begin the job or expect a warrant.
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41584 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:51 am to
quote:

Contractor misapplication of Funds is a felony in Louisiana.


does it matter if he’s in MS and i’m in LA?
Posted by LaBR4
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
50816 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:51 am to
What's the baws name, the company? We'll take care of it
Posted by Giantkiller
the internet.
Member since Sep 2007
20334 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:52 am to
quote:

Why do people keep paying contractors in advance? WHY?!


I work for a subcontractor. I wonder if next time I'm awarded a job, I can just go ahead and bill for some of it before it even starts.
Posted by Ronaldo Burgundiaz
NWA
Member since Jan 2012
6550 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:52 am to
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send in the seals

This post was edited on 5/6/20 at 8:53 am
Posted by Johnny Carson
Member since Jul 2010
1012 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:53 am to
Please, post your name, phone number, or email address. So, people can contact you for your free money give away.
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
19296 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:55 am to
Was he from Ethiopia ?
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41584 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:56 am to
quote:

Why do people keep paying contractors in advance? WHY?!


i’m doing a six figure renovation and this is the only contractor i’ve had an issue with. it was a material deposit. in hindsight yea i’m an idiot but dude came to my house we talked about the job picked out materials and i cut him the check
Posted by Woobie
Member since Jan 2017
2820 posts
Posted on 5/6/20 at 8:58 am to
take your loss and youtube do it yourself videos baw

problem semi-solved

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