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12-01-2007, 06:31 AM
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Bad contractors
Hi there
Cn we start a thread about bad/dishonest contractors. I just got burned by one to the tume of about $10,000 and would love to name him if I can.
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12-01-2007, 07:19 AM
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Go to Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings and Homeowners For Better Building to get information. You can also post complaints there. These are 2 national grassroots organizations. No cost involved. All are volunteers who have been rippedoff off as you have been.
Also, check BBB and find out how much your small claims court will allow you. In Texas it just went up from $5,000 to $10,000.
Check your state licensing board and
of course get your local news media out so they can warn people.
Hope this helps and if you need more info you can pm me.
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12-01-2007, 11:03 AM
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Unfortunately, this forum is not the right place for consumer complaints. However, if someone ask 'need a contractor recommendation' you can certainly advise against using them without going into the details. You certainly can send the person a DM if they want more information regarding the contractor.
Hopefully you will get some help if you contact the info from Scammed1
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12-01-2007, 02:55 PM
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if its suffolk county make sure you place a complaint with consumer affairs, they will hunt him down until he resolves your issues or they'll fine him.
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12-01-2007, 03:38 PM
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Kelly
I did that. i sent out the complaint with all copies of checks etc yesterday.
Thing is that he is Irish ; off the boat, just like me so it stings when it happens from one of your own.
oh well.
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12-01-2007, 06:26 PM
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Hope you don't leave it at "Oh, well".
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12-30-2007, 08:19 PM
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was the contractor licensed?
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12-31-2007, 06:27 AM
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He was licesnsed. As of two weeks ago he hadnt responded to the consumer affairs complaint. Lets see what happens.
thanks
dorothy
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12-31-2007, 09:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by okaydorothy
Kelly
I did that. i sent out the complaint with all copies of checks etc yesterday.
Thing is that he is Irish ; off the boat, just like me so it stings when it happens from one of your own.
oh well.
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12-31-2007, 11:15 AM
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I hope you'll be able to get your money back. Contractors, mechanics, plumbers, electricians... you have to watch out for ALL of them. They know they have you, so they try to cheat and manipulate you as much as they can.
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