05-25-2007, 04:54 PM
This is getting pretty out of hand.
You didn't ask for opinions , but I would stop where you are with the ultimatum. Only would I proceed if my lawyer specifically stated to maintain control of their tools and supplies.
I totally agree they appear to be corrupt, and the 6k you feel he owes is nothing to sneeze at, but unless you are prepared to legally follow this through, there are repercussions from your actions.
Careys correct about the lein, and I too would not want a bunch of local construction workers pissed at me.
Contact them. Explain you were / are questioning why they did x , and you are prepared to do x for x amount, and move forward.
If you choose that route, explain that you were unsure of what to do, and a lawyer advised you to keep their tools and supplies.
Gee, this really is messed up, all the way around....
You didn't ask for opinions , but I would stop where you are with the ultimatum. Only would I proceed if my lawyer specifically stated to maintain control of their tools and supplies.
I totally agree they appear to be corrupt, and the 6k you feel he owes is nothing to sneeze at, but unless you are prepared to legally follow this through, there are repercussions from your actions.
Careys correct about the lein, and I too would not want a bunch of local construction workers pissed at me.
Contact them. Explain you were / are questioning why they did x , and you are prepared to do x for x amount, and move forward.
If you choose that route, explain that you were unsure of what to do, and a lawyer advised you to keep their tools and supplies.
Gee, this really is messed up, all the way around....