Bad contractor problems

[Jessica Stern]

Hi everyone. Unfortunately I need some advice about collecting money from a contractor who owes me $1500. I have tried everything to reach out and collect (and have full documentation to support my case, including texts where he admits he owes me) but nothing has worked. It’s been 4 months now and he’s ghosted me, my agent, everyone. 

Does anyone have experience with this situation? Have you been able to get the money back? Thanks 

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Hi everyone. Unfortunately I need some advice about collecting money from a contractor who owes me $1500. I have tried everything to reach out and collect (and have full documentation to support my case, including texts where he admits he owes me) but nothing has worked. It’s been 4 months now and he’s ghosted me, my agent, everyone. 

Does anyone have experience with this situation? Have you been able to get the money back? Thanks 

Need to know the type of contractor, state and why does a contractor owe YOU money, usually it's the other way around.

 General contractor, Pennsylvania, I paid him a deposit for some work but then the job fell through (failed inspection)

Okay, for General Contractors, first check and see if he is licensed https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/LicensingServic...

then you let him know, in writing, that he has 30 days (give a specific date) to refund the deposit or you will be contacting the state board of licensing.

Then if he doesn't pay up,  you contact the state licensing board and ask how to file a claim against his bond.