If a contractor left material on my property and does not take the material within certain time limit, what do I need to do to take ownership of it?
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If a contractor left material on my property and does not take the material within certain time limit, what do I need to do to take ownership of it?
Home improvement contractor took $5500 from me. He spent $1500 to buy material and delivered it on my property. He never started the project and no longer communicating with me for over 2 months. My credit card company returned me $5500 because he bought low quality material. Although I signed a contract, contractor never gave me my copy of the contract. What kind of letter I need to send so that I can sell/use the material if the contractor does not pick up those? How much time should I give him? If he does not receive certified mail, what to do?
Asked on June 18, 2012 under Business Law, Massachusetts
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written about the material left on your property, I would write the home improvement contractor a letter sent certified mail, return receipt requested demanding that the items left on your property be removed in thirty (30) days.
If not removed in that time period, your letter should state that you will then deem the items abandoned and do what you need to do with them. Keep a copy of this letter for future use and need.
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