What can I do if I gave a contractor $6000 to build a patio roof cover but they never showed to do the work?
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What can I do if I gave a contractor $6000 to build a patio roof cover but they never showed to do the work?
Asked on November 7, 2015 under Business Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you can track the contractor down, then since the amount in question does not exceed $10,000 (the maximum amount for in TX small claims court), then you can sue them yourself. There will be certain filing fees, etc. involved but for $6,000 it may well be worth it. Of course, that assumes that if you win a judgement you can in fact collect from this contractor.
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