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Cerulean
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 9:13 pm
I hired a contractor from New Jersey to do work in my house. I gave him to much money up front and he stopped coming to the job. Is this matter a small claims court issue? Does the fact that his company is in New Jersey and I live in and the job was in New York complicate things? Any advice? ty
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amother
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 9:19 pm
I would suggest going to a library and checking out a book on the topic.
I found the NOLO "Everybody's guide to small claims court" very helpful.
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flowerpower
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 9:53 pm
If you do sue him, go extremely prepared to court. You lose out big time if you don't have all reciepts, documents, contract, photos....
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doctorima
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 11:24 pm
I believe small claims court is only for claims up to a certain amount, which varies by venue, but is usually around $3-5K. If your claim is in that range, it's a great option, but for more money, you may need to go to civil court, and possibly have the expense of a lawyer.
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chayamiriam
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Thu, Jun 09 2016, 6:47 am
Write a letter to the better business bureau in both NJ and NY
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doctorima
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Fri, Jun 10 2016, 11:07 am
If a contractor is willing to walk away with her money, I doubt he'll care what the BBB thinks of him. I think legal hardball is the only way to get through to him.
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