Such a dang shame, but the reality is? YOU NEED CONTRACTS. The days of a verbal agreement and a handshake no longer can be trusted.
It really is no big deal. Well actually it IS a big deal. But hey. Live and learn right?
I hired a guy with a backhoe to come out and level a spot for temporary pens until I could get the barn site leveled. He and his wife met me at the new place, looked over the spot, we talked about this job, talked about the barn leveling job for later, and he quoted me a price for the leveling of the temporary pens.
We agreed. He would start work on Wednesday. We shook hands and then on Monday, I got cash and paid him, with his wife right there, paid him the money. He postponed the job for 2 days, came out on Friday and started the job. I gave him a ride home that night so his wife would not have to drive over and pick him up. Saturday, I picked him up and took him back to finish the job. He did and all was well. THAT was over a week ago.
Today he calls and wants more money because he did not charge me for? DRIVING THE BACKHOE OVER. Really? A week later? Please. Legally I owe him NOTHING.
Will I pay him that money? Yes I will. Because he did a couple of extra things for me, but NOT for travel time.
Will I ever hire him again??? AB. SO. LUTE. LY. NOT!!!
And whomever I do hire? I want a WRITTEN contract. With a professional....not somebody who has his sign up and is not licensed. I might pay more, but at least I will not have stupid surprises like this guy sprung on me.
I won't make that mistake again!
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