Dealing w/ landlords (by Robert J [CA]) Apr 11, 2024 1:04 AM
Dealing w/ landlords (by Vee [OH]) Apr 11, 2024 8:04 AM
Dealing w/ landlords (by RB [TN]) Apr 11, 2024 8:11 AM
Dealing w/ landlords (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Apr 11, 2024 5:54 PM
Dealing w/ landlords (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Apr 12, 2024 1:07 AM
Dealing w/ landlords (by Robert J [CA]) Apr 12, 2024 2:32 AM
Dealing w/ landlords (by Steve [MA]) Apr 12, 2024 6:55 AM
Dealing w/ landlords (by Phil [OR]) Apr 14, 2024 11:50 PM
Dealing w/ landlords (by Robert J [CA]) Apr 15, 2024 1:08 AM
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Dealing w/ landlords (by Robert J [CA]) Posted on: Apr 11, 2024 1:04 AM Message:
As a contractor I like to work for other landlords. They know what they want and expect out of a contractor and know when they are quoted a good price.
Well I did the dumbest thing, working for an attorney/landlord with a perfect memory. So when his tenant refused me her parking spot and wouldn't acknowledge I was doing her a favor, I walked off the job.
The owner/attorney said I was wrong and that he had always paid any invoice I presented. The last invoice I gave him was for materials only, no labor. The labor would come at the end of the project -- at another property.
He would not admit to a bad memory or of our terms. So I told him to ask his wife what she remembers, and no not prompt her. Ask his parents and pull up the payment check and invoice that I had given him.
He called me back and now understood why I also walked off that job too. My invoice included a purchase from a pool supplier that had the tools and materials to fix a cracked pool leaking water. I got $2,400 worth of stuff for a wholesale price of $1,300. He said that he paid my $700 to complete the job and I walked off it so he paid another contractor $8,000 to complete the job.
But the invoice showed I charged he the cost of materials only. That my labor would come to around $2,000 at the end. Doing everything but painting or smoothing the pool surface. I tried to save him between $6,000 and $10,000. He then apologized and asked why I didn't get a written contract between us. You are an attorney that I've known since you were in diapers. You told me we didn't need a contract, we are long term friends, and family.
Moral of this story, trust no one and get everything in writing. --47.155.xx.x |
Dealing w/ landlords (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Apr 11, 2024 8:04 AM Message:
As seen here often Landlords develop amnesia, I think it is communicable from tenants - Whatda think? --184.59.xxx.xx |
Dealing w/ landlords (by RB [TN]) Posted on: Apr 11, 2024 8:11 AM Message:
If it aint written down and signed,
we didn't talk / agree about it. --69.130.xxx.xxx |
Dealing w/ landlords (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Posted on: Apr 11, 2024 5:54 PM Message:
Glad to hear this worked out.
Hope the next time you stay that lucky. How can you create your own good luck? --24.101.xxx.xxx |
Dealing w/ landlords (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2024 1:07 AM Message:
RJ,
And from an ATTORNEY no less! I would think he's at least have notes from his phone calls.
I often hear "I don't need to sign anything - my word is my bond." Run!
I told a contractor "The contract is so my wife knows to pay you in case I die."
BRAD --73.103.xxx.xxx |
Dealing w/ landlords (by Robert J [CA]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2024 2:32 AM Message:
As always Brad, great advice. --47.155.xx.x |
Dealing w/ landlords (by Steve [MA]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2024 6:55 AM Message:
Back in the 1980's I built a brand-new home for a client & did a major whole house renovation for another. Both clients as well as I were very pleased with the way things worked out. From start to finish everything was done on just a handshake. Sadly, I doubt that I would try this even for a minor project in today's litigious world. --96.233.xxx.xx |
Dealing w/ landlords (by Phil [OR]) Posted on: Apr 14, 2024 11:50 PM Message:
In Oregon, a contractor must give a written estimate. I would think CA would require it also. No handshake deals --76.138.xxx.xxx |
Dealing w/ landlords (by Robert J [CA]) Posted on: Apr 15, 2024 1:08 AM Message:
Any job $500 or more requires a licensed contractor with a written Bid, estimate or contract. --47.155.xx.x |
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