Contract left back doors open and I am out $2,000 in appliances

[Remington Lyman]

A contractor put in barn doors in my out-of-state client’s duplex that I am managing in Columbus, Ohio near The Ohio State University.I guess they left the back doors opened because when I went to do a tour today they were unlocked and 1 fridge and 2 stoves were missing.

I replaced the deadbolts in case they somehow got keys. I ordered replacement appliances from Lowes and they are coming in tomorrow. I am out $2,200.

What would you have done to prevent this?

Bonus pictures of the sweet doors 

[Stephen J Davis]

@Account Closedwow, harsh. Too funny. I have had over 100 houses at a time and over 4000 apartment units. In 30 years I have never let a contractor in and out. What a low quality of lifestyle to be running to property every time a contractor needs in. If you can prove that the contractor did it, ask them to pay. Probably won't get anything but worth a try. Don't use them again as a rule.