why do i do this?

[CapLock]

Im a contractor working without a contract. Normally i wouldnt but this old guy from grease
Monkey is of the old school. Hes about 80 and still goes by a handshake and a mans word. They have
always paid in the past. Tab is now over 10 grand and i need my money. Took pics all through the construction
But shit what if he dies? I get scared when people owe me money.

[Colorado Osprey]

Ask for a deposit to cover materials so far. Most people will agree to this.

[Lurch]

What are you building? You can put a lien on the property and they won't be able to sell it till all the liens are taken care of.

[Tinelement]

I know the feeling.

I delivered a car on good faith. He just wanted it for a few weeks and we weren't done with it either. Was scheduled to be back to finish for my open house.

Needless to say, I never saw it again. Took 13 months to collect $5k of the $8k he decided he didn't owe me.

Filthy fucks

[kidicarus13]

It's funny how people's perspective changes over time. Burn me once and you'll wish you didn't.

[roberth]

Put a lien on it and stop work until you get some dough.

[Great-Kazoo]

In God We trust
All others pay CASH.

[BushMasterBoy]

Explain to him gently that your creditors have to be paid promptly. Do it face to face, and have the documentation with you. I'm sure he will cut you a check!

[PSS]

Explain to him gently that your creditors have to be paid promptly. Do it face to face, and have the documentation with you. I'm sure he will cut you a check!
+1 If he's old school he'll understand. You've done enough work to get a draw on it. Usually these situations feel worse than they really are. Be upfront and confidant and you should get paid. It's not a problem until they refuse without good reason. When they start playing games it usually means they don't have the money and it's time to quit throwing good money at bad.

[th3w01f]

Just in case he dies or forgets, bring someone with you to a meeting and record it.

"Oh, don't worry about my friend with the iphone he's just checking his email."