Clark Family Painters

Initial Business Response / [redacted] (1000, 9, 2015/12/08) */ On June 3, 2015, I accepted a job to paint a home owned by [redacted] and started immediately During the course of working on the painting job, I was left without near as much help as I had anticipated, which made the process of finishing this job much more difficult Still, I continued to work on the job mostly on my own, until the time my full-time job duties had resumed, late in July I continued to work on the project over weekends when the weather cooperated, as well as a few days where I took vacation from my regular job to work on the painting job for Mr [redacted] Early in September, Mr [redacted] asked for an update on when I thought the job would be completed, and without being able to give him a definite answer, we mutually agreed that it would be best for them to arrange a sub-contractor to finish the job On Monday, September 7th, Mr [redacted] emailed me that "Tomorrow, I'll begin setting up appointments to hire a subcontractor [redacted] and I will deduct the cost of the subcontractor from the remaining 80% of the Clark Family Painters's bid since the job has not been completed Once the subcontractor is finished with the job, we'll pay whatever the remainder the Clark Family Painters' bid (after subcontractor deductions) and provide a copy of the subcontractor's quote." The rest of September passed without any updates from Mr [redacted] All of October passed without any updates from Mr [redacted] In early November, as I was returning from getting lunch, I drove by the property owned by Mr [redacted] , and noticed that not only had the subcontractor started, but they had finished with the painting left undone when I left the property in September On Monday, November 2nd, I emailed Mr [redacted] "Hello [redacted] & [redacted] - Happened to be in your neighborhood a week or so ago and saw that you got it finished by a subcontractor, and it looks good:) Hope you are happy with the final result - finallyAnyways, if you could let me know when I can expect the remainder of the balance due after the subcontractor cost, it would be greatly appreciatedHope all is well:) Thanks so much." On Tuesday, November 3rd, Mr [redacted] replied with this email "Hi ***, We'll send the check to the address listed on the signature of your previous emailThanks, ***" Then, three days later on Friday, November 7th, received another email from Mr [redacted] "Hi ***, I just did a final walk of the house Before we pay for the job, we need you to come fix the front porch windows Six are painted shut Three are are painted open We are concerned that the process of getting these windows to open and shut will cause damageIn the event of any type of damage, whether broken or cracked glass, broken or cracked window joints or razor knife cuts into any wood, etc., [redacted] and I will make deductions to pay for repairs I am already concerned about damage created when you removed two pieces of wood from the back porch flooring that butto the deck Those holes were exposed to the elements for at least a month I put in a temporary patch one week ago, but will need to do a full repair to those boards in the spring to prevent further rot I have not made any deductions on this repair The problem with the front porch windows is the priority here Let's schedule a date and time for you to come fix them during the 5-day business week this upcoming week The windows need fixed by Friday, November Thanks, [redacted] " This email came at the start of a weekend where I was out of town, and would not be able to address Mr [redacted] 's concerns with the windowsFollowing that weekend, I was extremely busy working during my days, and we were experiencing cold, wet, and windy conditionsAdditionally, by the time I would be getting off my regular job, it would be near dark and not exactly conducive to working outdoors The weekend after, I had previous commitments and was not available to work on the projectTherefore, I emailed Mr [redacted] on Monday, November 16th to elaborate on why I was not able to come and resolve those issues when they demandedI told him that I had not looked at the weather forecast, but that I had hoped to get a break in the weather the coming weekend to address the windows Mr [redacted] emailed me back the following day "Hi ***, Had you communicated that you wouldn't be able to come fix the windows during the previous time frame I established, I would have totally work with you on it The fact remains that three windows are painted open, which, as I said in the previous email, is a top priority I understand how some projects just won't end This one needs to We've been at this since June One way or the other, the windows need fixed I'll give you hours to come fix the windows you painted open Please let me know what time(s) and day(s) you'll be coming Do not come to the house unannounced Thanks, [redacted] " The 48-hour deadline was not doable, with regard to my regular employment schedule I emailed Mr [redacted] back on the same day " [redacted] & [redacted] - Yes, this project needs to be completedHowever, the soonest I will be able to come by is Thursday after work, at roughly 4:p.m Let me know if this will work for you - ***" Then Mr [redacted] emailed back later in the day and said "Hi ***, This does not work It falls outside of the hour deadline, which was not arbitrarily established this morningThe deadline is a hard one The project cannot be put this off anymorePlease let me know when you would like to schedule a time to come over ahead of the deadlineThanks for your email ~ [redacted] " After hearing nothing additional for a week, I emailed Mr [redacted] a lengthy explanation of why his 'deadline' was not going to work, in addition to my concerns that they had waited the WHOLE month of October to let me know that the subcontractor had finishedI reminded him that they made no contact with me with regard to when the subcontractor would be starting or when they finished If the subcontractor was done in early October, why was I not notified that he was done? Had I been notified, I would have gladly addressed any of those issues when the weather was more tolerable, and we wouldn't be dealing with this today With Mr [redacted] 's comments that I was not to come to the house unannounced to work on the windows, leads me to believe that they are simply stringing out the completion of this job for the sheer fact that they don't want to pay for the work I have done I tried to make other arrangements with Mr [redacted] , but that fell on deaf ears, as I received no response Upon getting the feeling that Mr [redacted] didn't want ME to finish the job, I informed him that as a resolution, they could fix the windows on their own (and deduct for their time) or they could hire a handyman and deduct his bill, as well as the final bill from the subcontractor, who I would imagine, has already been paid I informed Mr [redacted] of this option, and stressed that if I did not receive a copy of the subcontractor's and their/handyman's final bill, along with a payment for the remaining balance due to me by Thursday, December 10th, I would be forced to take this matter to my lawyer or open a claim in Minnesota Small Claims Court His response to my email was "***Thanks for your email." To me, it sounds like the client is more than happy to let it get to Small Claims Court, if for no other reason that to stretch out the payment as long as they can, or under the guise that I am just going to walk away from the work with no compensation The idea that I would walk away from a job that I had over hours into, and had an additional $2,000-3,of income is absolutely ridiculous I am a single father of two teenage boys, and I live paycheck to paycheck This part-time painting business is my way of making up for the two months every year I get laid off from my regular occupation After all of the time and effort I have put into this job, including a second coat of paint (for which I did NOT adjust my bill), I find it utterly sickening that Mr [redacted] continues to use stall tactics and further damage my financial situation by his non-payment Thanks for your time Sincerely, [redacted] Clark DBA Clark Family Painters [redacted] StPeter, MN

Initial Business Response / [redacted] (1000, 9, 2015/12/08) */ On June 3, 2015, I accepted a job to paint a home owned by [redacted] and started immediately During the course of working on the painting job, I was left without near as much help as I had anticipated, which made the process of finishing this job much more difficult Still, I continued to work on the job mostly on my own, until the time my full-time job duties had resumed, late in July I continued to work on the project over weekends when the weather cooperated, as well as a few days where I took vacation from my regular job to work on the painting job for Mr [redacted] Early in September, Mr [redacted] asked for an update on when I thought the job would be completed, and without being able to give him a definite answer, we mutually agreed that it would be best for them to arrange a sub-contractor to finish the job On Monday, September 7th, Mr [redacted] emailed me that "Tomorrow, I'll begin setting up appointments to hire a subcontractor [redacted] and I will deduct the cost of the subcontractor from the remaining 80% of the Clark Family Painters's bid since the job has not been completedOnce the subcontractor is finished with the job, we'll pay whatever the remainder the Clark Family Painters' bid (after subcontractor deductions) and provide a copy of the subcontractor's quote." The rest of September passed without any updates from Mr [redacted] All of October passed without any updates from Mr [redacted] In early November, as I was returning from getting lunch, I drove by the property owned by Mr [redacted] , and noticed that not only had the subcontractor started, but they had finished with the painting left undone when I left the property in September On Monday, November 2nd, I emailed Mr [redacted] "Hello [redacted] & [redacted] - Happened to be in your neighborhood a week or so ago and saw that you got it finished by a subcontractor, and it looks good:) Hope you are happy with the final result - finallyAnyways, if you could let me know when I can expect the remainder of the balance due after the subcontractor cost, it would be greatly appreciatedHope all is well:) Thanks so much." On Tuesday, November 3rd, Mr [redacted] replied with this email "Hi ***, We'll send the check to the address listed on the signature of your previous emailThanks, ***" Then, three days later on Friday, November 7th, received another email from Mr [redacted] "Hi ***, I just did a final walk of the houseBefore we pay for the job, we need you to come fix the front porch windowsSix are painted shutThree are are painted open We are concerned that the process of getting these windows to open and shut will cause damageIn the event of any type of damage, whether broken or cracked glass, broken or cracked window joints or razor knife cuts into any wood, etc., [redacted] and I will make deductions to pay for repairs I am already concerned about damage created when you removed two pieces of wood from the back porch flooring that butto the deckThose holes were exposed to the elements for at least a monthI put in a temporary patch one week ago, but will need to do a full repair to those boards in the spring to prevent further rotI have not made any deductions on this repair The problem with the front porch windows is the priority hereLet's schedule a date and time for you to come fix them during the 5-day business week this upcoming week The windows need fixed by Friday, November Thanks, [redacted] " This email came at the start of a weekend where I was out of town, and would not be able to address Mr [redacted] 's concerns with the windowsFollowing that weekend, I was extremely busy working during my days, and we were experiencing cold, wet, and windy conditionsAdditionally, by the time I would be getting off my regular job, it would be near dark and not exactly conducive to working outdoors The weekend after, I had previous commitments and was not available to work on the projectTherefore, I emailed Mr [redacted] on Monday, November 16th to elaborate on why I was not able to come and resolve those issues when they demandedI told him that I had not looked at the weather forecast, but that I had hoped to get a break in the weather the coming weekend to address the windows Mr [redacted] emailed me back the following day "Hi ***, Had you communicated that you wouldn't be able to come fix the windows during the previous time frame I established, I would have totally work with you on itThe fact remains that three windows are painted open, which, as I said in the previous email, is a top priorityI understand how some projects just won't endThis one needs toWe've been at this since June One way or the other, the windows need fixed I'll give you hours to come fix the windows you painted openPlease let me know what time(s) and day(s) you'll be comingDo not come to the house unannounced Thanks, [redacted] " The 48-hour deadline was not doable, with regard to my regular employment schedule I emailed Mr [redacted] back on the same day " [redacted] & [redacted] - Yes, this project needs to be completedHowever, the soonest I will be able to come by is Thursday after work, at roughly 4:p.m Let me know if this will work for you- ***" Then Mr [redacted] emailed back later in the day and said "Hi ***, This does not workIt falls outside of the hour deadline, which was not arbitrarily established this morningThe deadline is a hard oneThe project cannot be put this off anymorePlease let me know when you would like to schedule a time to come over ahead of the deadlineThanks for your email ~ [redacted] " After hearing nothing additional for a week, I emailed Mr [redacted] a lengthy explanation of why his 'deadline' was not going to work, in addition to my concerns that they had waited the WHOLE month of October to let me know that the subcontractor had finishedI reminded him that they made no contact with me with regard to when the subcontractor would be starting or when they finished If the subcontractor was done in early October, why was I not notified that he was done? Had I been notified, I would have gladly addressed any of those issues when the weather was more tolerable, and we wouldn't be dealing with this today With Mr [redacted] 's comments that I was not to come to the house unannounced to work on the windows, leads me to believe that they are simply stringing out the completion of this job for the sheer fact that they don't want to pay for the work I have done I tried to make other arrangements with Mr [redacted] , but that fell on deaf ears, as I received no response Upon getting the feeling that Mr [redacted] didn't want ME to finish the job, I informed him that as a resolution, they could fix the windows on their own (and deduct for their time) or they could hire a handyman and deduct his bill, as well as the final bill from the subcontractor, who I would imagine, has already been paid I informed Mr [redacted] of this option, and stressed that if I did not receive a copy of the subcontractor's and their/handyman's final bill, along with a payment for the remaining balance due to me by Thursday, December 10th, I would be forced to take this matter to my lawyer or open a claim in Minnesota Small Claims Court His response to my email was "***Thanks for your email." To me, it sounds like the client is more than happy to let it get to Small Claims Court, if for no other reason that to stretch out the payment as long as they can, or under the guise that I am just going to walk away from the work with no compensation The idea that I would walk away from a job that I had over hours into, and had an additional $2,000-3,of income is absolutely ridiculous I am a single father of two teenage boys, and I live paycheck to paycheck This part-time painting business is my way of making up for the two months every year I get laid off from my regular occupation After all of the time and effort I have put into this job, including a second coat of paint (for which I did NOT adjust my bill), I find it utterly sickening that Mr [redacted] continues to use stall tactics and further damage my financial situation by his non-payment Thanks for your time Sincerely, [redacted] Clark DBA Clark Family Painters [redacted] StPeter, MN

Initial Business Response /* (1000, 9, 2015/12/08) */
On June 3, 2015, I accepted a job to paint a home owned by *** and started immediately
During the course of working on the painting job, I was left without near as much help as I had anticipated, which made the process of finishing
this job much more difficult
Still, I continued to work on the job mostly on my own, until the time my full-time job duties had resumed, late in July
I continued to work on the project over weekends when the weather cooperated, as well as a few days where I took vacation from my regular job to work on the painting job for Mr***
Early in September, Mr*** asked for an update on when I thought the job would be completed, and without being able to give him a definite answer, we mutually agreed that it would be best for them to arrange a sub-contractor to finish the job
On Monday, September 7th, Mr*** emailed me that
"Tomorrow, I'll begin setting up appointments to hire a subcontractor*** and I will deduct the cost of the subcontractor from the remaining 80% of the Clark Family Painters's bid since the job has not been completed Once the subcontractor is finished with the job, we'll pay whatever the remainder the Clark Family Painters' bid (after subcontractor deductions) and provide a copy of the subcontractor's quote."
The rest of September passed without any updates from Mr***
All of October passed without any updates from Mr***
In early November, as I was returning from getting lunch, I drove by the property owned by Mr***, and noticed that not only had the subcontractor started, but they had finished with the painting left undone when I left the property in September
On Monday, November 2nd, I emailed Mr***
"Hello *** & *** -
Happened to be in your neighborhood a week or so ago and saw that you got it finished by a subcontractor, and it looks good:) Hope you are happy with the final result - finallyAnyways, if you could let me know when I can expect the remainder of the balance due after the subcontractor cost, it would be greatly appreciatedHope all is well:) Thanks so much."
On Tuesday, November 3rd, Mr*** replied with this email
"Hi ***, We'll send the check to the address listed on the signature of your previous emailThanks, ***"
Then, three days later on Friday, November 7th, received another email from Mr***
"Hi ***, I just did a final walk of the house Before we pay for the job, we need you to come fix the front porch windows Six are painted shut Three are are painted open
We are concerned that the process of getting these windows to open and shut will cause damageIn the event of any type of damage, whether broken or cracked glass, broken or cracked window joints or razor knife cuts into any wood, etc., *** and I will make deductions to pay for repairs
I am already concerned about damage created when you removed two pieces of wood from the back porch flooring that butto the deck Those holes were exposed to the elements for at least a month I put in a temporary patch one week ago, but will need to do a full repair to those boards in the spring to prevent further rot I have not made any deductions on this repair
The problem with the front porch windows is the priority here Let's schedule a date and time for you to come fix them during the 5-day business week this upcoming week
The windows need fixed by Friday, November
Thanks, *** "
This email came at the start of a weekend where I was out of town, and would not be able to address Mr***'s concerns with the windowsFollowing that weekend, I was extremely busy working during my days, and we were experiencing cold, wet, and windy conditionsAdditionally, by the time I would be getting off my regular job, it would be near dark and not exactly conducive to working outdoors
The weekend after, I had previous commitments and was not available to work on the projectTherefore, I emailed Mr*** on Monday, November 16th to elaborate on why I was not able to come and resolve those issues when they demandedI told him that I had not looked at the weather forecast, but that I had hoped to get a break in the weather the coming weekend to address the windows
Mr*** emailed me back the following day
"Hi ***,
Had you communicated that you wouldn't be able to come fix the windows during the previous time frame I established, I would have totally work with you on it The fact remains that three windows are painted open, which, as I said in the previous email, is a top priority I understand how some projects just won't end This one needs to We've been at this since June One way or the other, the windows need fixed
I'll give you hours to come fix the windows you painted open Please let me know what time(s) and day(s) you'll be coming Do not come to the house unannounced
Thanks, *** "
The 48-hour deadline was not doable, with regard to my regular employment schedule
I emailed Mr*** back on the same day
"*** & *** - Yes, this project needs to be completedHowever, the soonest I will be able to come by is Thursday after work, at roughly 4:p.m
Let me know if this will work for you - ***"
Then Mr*** emailed back later in the day and said
"Hi ***, This does not work It falls outside of the hour deadline, which was not arbitrarily established this morningThe deadline is a hard one The project cannot be put this off anymorePlease let me know when you would like to schedule a time to come over ahead of the deadlineThanks for your email
~*** "
After hearing nothing additional for a week, I emailed Mr*** a lengthy explanation of why his 'deadline' was not going to work, in addition to my concerns that they had waited the WHOLE month of October to let me know that the subcontractor had finishedI reminded him that they made no contact with me with regard to when the subcontractor would be starting or when they finished
If the subcontractor was done in early October, why was I not notified that he was done?
Had I been notified, I would have gladly addressed any of those issues when the weather was more tolerable, and we wouldn't be dealing with this today
With Mr***'s comments that I was not to come to the house unannounced to work on the windows, leads me to believe that they are simply stringing out the completion of this job for the sheer fact that they don't want to pay for the work I have done
I tried to make other arrangements with Mr***, but that fell on deaf ears, as I received no response
Upon getting the feeling that Mr*** didn't want ME to finish the job, I informed him that as a resolution, they could fix the windows on their own (and deduct for their time) or they could hire a handyman and deduct his bill, as well as the final bill from the subcontractor, who I would imagine, has already been paid
I informed Mr*** of this option, and stressed that if I did not receive a copy of the subcontractor's and their/handyman's final bill, along with a payment for the remaining balance due to me by Thursday, December 10th, I would be forced to take this matter to my lawyer or open a claim in Minnesota Small Claims Court
His response to my email was
"***Thanks for your email."
To me, it sounds like the client is more than happy to let it get to Small Claims Court, if for no other reason that to stretch out the payment as long as they can, or under the guise that I am just going to walk away from the work with no compensation
The idea that I would walk away from a job that I had over hours into, and had an additional $2,000-3,of income is absolutely ridiculous
I am a single father of two teenage boys, and I live paycheck to paycheck
This part-time painting business is my way of making up for the two months every year I get laid off from my regular occupation
After all of the time and effort I have put into this job, including a second coat of paint (for which I did NOT adjust my bill), I find it utterly sickening that Mr*** continues to use stall tactics and further damage my financial situation by his non-payment
Thanks for your time
Sincerely,
*** Clark
DBA Clark Family Painters
***
StPeter, MN

Initial Business Response /* (1000, 9, 2015/12/08) */
On June 3, 2015, I accepted a job to paint a home owned by [redacted] and started immediately.
During the course of working on the painting job, I was left without near as much help as I had anticipated, which made the process of finishing...

this job much more difficult.
Still, I continued to work on the job mostly on my own, until the time my normal full-time job duties had resumed, late in July.
I continued to work on the project over weekends when the weather cooperated, as well as a few days where I took vacation from my regular job to work on the painting job for Mr. [redacted].
Early in September, Mr. [redacted] asked for an update on when I thought the job would be completed, and without being able to give him a definite answer, we mutually agreed that it would be best for them to arrange a sub-contractor to finish the job.
On Monday, September 7th, Mr. [redacted] emailed me that...
"Tomorrow, I'll begin setting up appointments to hire a subcontractor. [redacted] and I will deduct the cost of the subcontractor from the remaining 80% of the Clark Family Painters's bid since the job has not been completed. Once the subcontractor is finished with the job, we'll pay whatever the remainder the Clark Family Painters' bid (after subcontractor deductions) and provide a copy of the subcontractor's quote."
The rest of September passed without any updates from Mr. [redacted].
All of October passed without any updates from Mr. [redacted].
In early November, as I was returning from getting lunch, I drove by the property owned by Mr. [redacted], and noticed that not only had the subcontractor started, but they had finished with the painting left undone when I left the property in September.
On Monday, November 2nd, I emailed Mr. [redacted]...
"Hello [redacted] & [redacted] -
Happened to be in your neighborhood a week or so ago and saw that you got it finished by a subcontractor, and it looks good. :) Hope you are happy with the final result - finally... Anyways, if you could let me know when I can expect the remainder of the balance due after the subcontractor cost, it would be greatly appreciated. Hope all is well. :) Thanks so much."
On Tuesday, November 3rd, Mr. [redacted] replied with this email...
"Hi [redacted], We'll send the check to the address listed on the signature of your previous email. Thanks, [redacted]"
Then, three days later on Friday, November 7th, received another email from Mr. [redacted]...
"Hi [redacted], I just did a final walk of the house. Before we pay for the job, we need you to come fix the front porch windows. Six are painted shut. Three are are painted open.
We are concerned that the process of getting these windows to open and shut will cause damage. In the event of any type of damage, whether broken or cracked glass, broken or cracked window joints or razor knife cuts into any wood, etc., [redacted] and I will make deductions to pay for repairs.
I am already concerned about damage created when you removed two pieces of wood from the back porch flooring that butts-up to the deck. Those holes were exposed to the elements for at least a month. I put in a temporary patch one week ago, but will need to do a full repair to those boards in the spring to prevent further rot. I have not made any deductions on this repair.
The problem with the front porch windows is the priority here. Let's schedule a date and time for you to come fix them during the 5-day business week this upcoming week.
The windows need fixed by Friday, November 13.
Thanks, [redacted] "
This email came at the start of a weekend where I was out of town, and would not be able to address Mr. [redacted]'s concerns with the windows. Following that weekend, I was extremely busy working during my days, and we were experiencing cold, wet, and windy conditions. Additionally, by the time I would be getting off my regular job, it would be near dark and not exactly conducive to working outdoors.
The weekend after, I had previous commitments and was not available to work on the project. Therefore, I emailed Mr. [redacted] on Monday, November 16th to elaborate on why I was not able to come and resolve those issues when they demanded.. I told him that I had not looked at the weather forecast, but that I had hoped to get a break in the weather the coming weekend to address the windows.
Mr. [redacted] emailed me back the following day...
"Hi [redacted],
Had you communicated that you wouldn't be able to come fix the windows during the previous time frame I established, I would have totally work with you on it. The fact remains that three windows are painted open, which, as I said in the previous email, is a top priority. I understand how some projects just won't end. This one needs to. We've been at this since June 3. One way or the other, the windows need fixed.
I'll give you 48 hours to come fix the windows you painted open. Please let me know what time(s) and day(s) you'll be coming. Do not come to the house unannounced.
Thanks, [redacted] "
The 48-hour deadline was not doable, with regard to my regular employment schedule.
I emailed Mr. [redacted] back on the same day....
"[redacted] & [redacted] - Yes, this project needs to be completed. However, the soonest I will be able to come by is Thursday after work, at roughly 4:30 p.m.
Let me know if this will work for you. - [redacted]"
Then Mr. [redacted] emailed back later in the day and said...
"Hi [redacted], This does not work. It falls outside of the 48 hour deadline, which was not arbitrarily established this morning. The deadline is a hard one. The project cannot be put this off anymore. Please let me know when you would like to schedule a time to come over ahead of the deadline. Thanks for your email.
~[redacted] "
After hearing nothing additional for a week, I emailed Mr. [redacted] a lengthy explanation of why his 'deadline' was not going to work, in addition to my concerns that they had waited the WHOLE month of October to let me know that the subcontractor had finished. I reminded him that they made no contact with me with regard to when the subcontractor would be starting or when they finished.
If the subcontractor was done in early October, why was I not notified that he was done?
Had I been notified, I would have gladly addressed any of those issues when the weather was more tolerable, and we wouldn't be dealing with this today.
With Mr. [redacted]'s comments that I was not to come to the house unannounced to work on the windows, leads me to believe that they are simply stringing out the completion of this job for the sheer fact that they don't want to pay for the work I have done.
I tried to make other arrangements with Mr. [redacted], but that fell on deaf ears, as I received no response.
Upon getting the feeling that Mr. [redacted] didn't want ME to finish the job, I informed him that as a resolution, they could fix the windows on their own (and deduct for their time) or they could hire a handyman and deduct his bill, as well as the final bill from the subcontractor, who I would imagine, has already been paid.
I informed Mr. [redacted] of this option, and stressed that if I did not receive a copy of the subcontractor's and their/handyman's final bill, along with a payment for the remaining balance due to me by Thursday, December 10th, I would be forced to take this matter to my lawyer or open a claim in Minnesota Small Claims Court.
His response to my email was...
"[redacted]. Thanks for your email."
To me, it sounds like the client is more than happy to let it get to Small Claims Court, if for no other reason that to stretch out the payment as long as they can, or under the guise that I am just going to walk away from the work with no compensation.
The idea that I would walk away from a job that I had over 250 hours into, and had an additional $2,000-3,000 of income is absolutely ridiculous...
I am a single father of two teenage boys, and I live paycheck to paycheck...
This part-time painting business is my way of making up for the two months every year I get laid off from my regular occupation.
After all of the time and effort I have put into this job, including a second coat of paint (for which I did NOT adjust my bill), I find it utterly sickening that Mr. [redacted] continues to use stall tactics and further damage my financial situation by his non-payment.
Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
[redacted] Clark
DBA Clark Family Painters
[redacted]
St. Peter, MN 56082