Unexpected invoice for dumping of fill
4/3/2018 at 11:31:31 AM
I was contacted by a company asking if I would take some topsoil fill from a nearby job they completed. I wasn't near my property or residence at the time but agreed to take the fill. Two months after the fill was left at my residence and partially levelled I received an invoice from the company requesting payment. I never had a contract with the company nor did I agree to payment for the fill or levelling. How should I proceed? I'm afraid of lien being placed against my property for charges for work I never agreed to or authorized.
4/3/2018 at 12:29:34 PM
I would contact a lawyer immediately and discuss this with them. My guess is that you'll win this case in some sort of small claims court, but I'm a landscaper, not a lawyer. Hopefully you can settle out of court, but I think discussing this with a professional lawyer is a good road to start down if the contractor isn't playing nice.
Rather unfortunate that you have to deal with this. I have heard similar stories. Shame on them!
How much was the bill? Is it worth going to court over? Might be good to weigh your options.
Best of luck!
4/3/2018 at 1:51:42 PM
It wasn't considerable amount only 3200.00. I'm wondering if they kept the amount small assuming I would just pay.
4/3/2018 at 1:51:47 PM
It wasn't considerable amount only 3200.00. I'm wondering if they kept the amount small assuming I would just pay.
4/5/2018 at 10:58:23 AM
By taking fill from a site they should be paying you.
You never had a contract for them to dump it and only spoke verbally of getting some FREE fill.
Now they made a mess of your yard and want money for it!
Remember the old saying, nothing is free in life!
You should not have to pay. Call them up and talk it up.
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