What to do if my business was hired to complete tree work but now the homeowner is refusing to pay the bill ?
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What to do if my business was hired to complete tree work but now the homeowner is refusing to pay the bill ?
The homeowner is claiming we caused damages to the property. What are our rights in collecting the amount owed to us?
Asked on November 12, 2014 under Business Law, Nebraska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the homeowner for breach of contract (not honoring their obligation to pay the amount they agreed to pay). You would look in court to prove the existence and terms of the agreement or contract and that you completed it as per the terms of the agreement. They in turn could interpose a counterclaim or set-off for the damage they claim you did, and if they could prove that you caused a certain amount of damage, that amount would be offset vs. the amount they owed you--but they'd have to prove the existence of the damage and that you business caused it.
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