Scammed by a "friend"

[Maria D. Scott]

So a college friend asked me to do her a favor. She has a house that she's upside down on here in Virginia. It needed a lot of work done. I fronted the +3k in supplies and labor and got it back up to an inhabitable status. She gave me verbal permission via text. Now she saying that she didn't give permission and she doesn't have that kind of money. But her house is now all fixed up. And I'm out of time and money.

[Brian Van Pelt]

@Maria D. Scott

. Some states like MAryland are a handshake state , verbal agreements are binding
. Take her to small claims court , most states SCC is around 5,000 to 7,000.
. Send her an itemized bill, include your time
. File a mechanics lien on the property , when it's sold (may be years) you will get paid. Include your time.

I can't believe you don't have a text message or an email where you have discussed doing the work.

Any contracts with friends ,family,strangers, or enemies should always be in writing.