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janterry

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4. Oh, no!

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Thu Aug 5, 2021, 01:33 PM

Aug 2021

I can't say, but I sympathize. My first handy-person was recommended by the realtor (he was a pedophile. As in a real one! Like groomed the young boy, it lasted for years, was horrific).

My second handy-person kept coming late due to his depression (I sympathize - I suppose - but I hired him to work, not do tx with me).

Anyway, besides fodder for stories (there was a 3rd and 4th one......sigh), I do have one point that might help. Realtors loathe bad press about them. So, if he is in cahoots with her - intimating your dissatisfaction might put a bit of fear in her.

As for him? Well - how did the work compare with the estimates? This will guide you (I think).

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I feel like I got ripped off by a contractor that was given to me by a realtor [View all] Maraya1969 Aug 2021 OP

No written contract or estimate beforehand? luv2fly Aug 2021 #1

I got nothing written. Only his notes and he'd show me. I stupidly trust him because Maraya1969 Aug 2021 #8

Good luck luv2fly Aug 2021 #12

Didn't you get things in writing? He can't just keep coming back and telling you that you owe more. Luciferous Aug 2021 #2

Not if you agreed to that amount at the beginning. jimfields33 Aug 2021 #3

I didn't agree to this. I was told it would cost about $3,000 Maraya1969 Aug 2021 #9

Well according to you, you have already Luciferous Aug 2021 #21

Oh, no! janterry Aug 2021 #4

depends on location. unblock Aug 2021 #5

I've never seen one of those shows post a loss, CrispyQ Aug 2021 #10

I have a postage stamp sized bathroom & got an estimate of $8-10K for a total re-do. CrispyQ Aug 2021 #6

If all you have in the way of an agreement is enough Aug 2021 #7

With nothing in writing, I'm afraid you owe it. Warpy Aug 2021 #11

I would ask him for an itemized account. peacefreak2.0 Aug 2021 #13

I kind of think that it's going to be a two-way screw Dan Aug 2021 #16

My popcorn ceiling contained asbestos Fresh_Start Aug 2021 #14

This could mean a legitimately high cost for the work. Handling and disposing of enough Aug 2021 #17

agreed nt Fresh_Start Aug 2021 #19

Mine didn't. Just regular removal. Maraya1969 Aug 2021 #20

Getting an estimate beforehand is, or should be, PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2021 #15

Ask the realtor how much the work has added to the value of your house Bayard Aug 2021 #18

Since you're asking a legal question, Tomconroy Aug 2021 #22

how was the work? Kali Aug 2021 #23