What do you do when a company (or individual) fails it's agreement

[MadJack]

For 2200, I would have bought a 1500 chainsaw and do it myself.

:0003

 

[lostinamerica]

Contractually you don't have to pay a cent unless the contract is fulfilled

Unless you have an express provision of your contract on that precise point, that is not even close to accurate in any of the 50 states for a contractor who cuts down 10 of 11 trees, nor would it be close to accurate for a contractor who builds 10/11ths of a house.

GL

 

[kneifl]

Thanks a lot for all of the replies, I sure appreciate it!!!

Cheers,

kneifl

 

[kneifl]

For 2200, I would have bought a 1500 chainsaw and do it myself.

Right, you would. There were about 18 of them when I moved in. I cut all of them down with a chainsaw that were short (20 feet or less), that I knew wouldn't land on the house. These were 40-50 ft high with the tallest one being 80 feet high that is still there. One of the guys was like a monkey (lanky and flexible) in that he could climb them to the top and cut down to the bottom. I'm in good shape but would never attempt that.

kneifl

 

[SixFive]

For 2200, I would have bought a 1500 chainsaw and do it myself.

:mj07: That's the funniest thing I have heard all week!

 

[Sportsaholic]

For 2200, I would have bought a 1500 chainsaw and done it myself.

fixed your post.......:0003

 

[Old School]

For 2200, I would have bought a 1500 chainsaw and do it myself.

might be the funniest thing you ever posted here..

you a tree climber.........................:mj07:

 

[The Joker]

:mj07: That's the funniest thing I have heard all week!

You're right. that is pretty funny!

 

[Old School]

Right, you would. There were about 18 of them when I moved in. I cut all of them down with a chainsaw that were short (20 feet or less), that I knew wouldn't land on the house. These were 40-50 ft high with the tallest one being 80 feet high that is still there. One of the guys was like a monkey (lanky and flexible) in that he could climb them to the top and cut down to the bottom. I'm in good shape but would never attempt that.

kneifl

if they cleaned up and hauled away all debri after taking out 10 trees that were 40 foot or more you got the deal of a lifetime..

now ya can give someone $1,000.00 to take out that 80 footer..

no one got hurt...count your blessings..those boys were hungry..

 

[Handi Capper]

Yeah, that's the thing. They don't want to complete the work. I guess I have no choice but to dock them. I'm very unhappy about this though. Very slimy/dishonest way to do business on their part.

I could be a total dick about it and not pay them at all until they finish the work, but frankly I'm sick of the foreman (owner) being a whiny little bitch. I yelled at him a few times just now so I'm sure he "gets" it. At this point, I just want them to get the fuck out of my backyard and clean up their mess. Really angry about this - people are just not right. He did cut down 10 trees though, largest one I'm stuck with I guess.

kneifl

OUTSIDE NOW

 

[redsfann]

OUTSIDE NOW

:mj07::mj07::mj07:

 

[kneifl]

if they cleaned up and hauled away all debri after taking out 10 trees that were 40 foot or more you got the deal of a lifetime..

now ya can give someone $1,000.00 to take out that 80 footer..

no one got hurt...count your blessings..those boys were hungry..

Some were bigger than 40 feet, maybe closer to 50-55 ft while others were 35-45 feet.

As for your input, I agree. I knew I had them on the initial visit being so close to the holidays, negotiating came easy for me. You comments echo the same thing my father said. I am still pissed they didn't fulfill the contract though. Off to get the stump grinder for a second time I guess, now I bet Joker could even do that.

kneifl

 

[McKenzie]

Any contract for less than 10 grand isn't worth the paper it is printed on. It isn't worth it to sue anyone for less than 10 grand so such a contract is really meaningless. Most all business owners know this and have no problem signing such a contract, knowing that they can undercut the customer and there is nothing the customer can do about it besides complain.

 

[UGA12]

Any contract for less than 10 grand isn't worth the paper it is printed on. It isn't worth it to sue anyone for less than 10 grand so such a contract is really meaningless. Most all business owners know this and have no problem signing such a contract, knowing that they can undercut the customer and there is nothing the customer can do about it besides complain.

Could the same not be said if the customer just refused to pay:shrug:

 

[McKenzie]

Could the same not be said if the customer just refused to pay:shrug:

Yes, pretty much. Though they can hurt your credit. They can also file a lien against your house. There isn't much you can do, though.

 

[greggraffin]

Long story short, I paid a tree removal company to cut down 11 trees. They told me now they are only cutting down 10. They were looking for work and came knocking on my door. Signed a contract and everything for the job both sides agreed on. I told them to cut down the eleventh tree (also the biggest, and the tree I wanted cut down the most) or I will dock them $500 (off the total) and I'm very pissed right now. What would you do?

kneifl

Red card them

 

[greggraffin]

-greggraffin

 

[BobbyBlueChip]

I'm in good shape.

kneifl

 

[HankWilliamsJr]

hank once paid for a service that said 75% years ago when i was a dummy....i should have sooed him when he couldn't pick his ass.

:mj07::mj07::mj07::mj07:

 

[UGA12]

Yes, pretty much. Though they can hurt your credit. They can also file a lien against your house. There isn't much you can do, though.

How difficult is filing a lien on someone? What is the threshold of proof/information? How does it play out when one sells their home? There has to be some mediator/judge that comes into play rather than just some contractors word. no? And would someone going door to door soliciting work in broken English really go this route:shrug: