Can I Get Deposit Back

[dkransi]

What is the name of your state? Illinois

Six weeks ago I signed an agreement with a construction company to put on a new roof. I gave them the stipulated 1/2 down ($2550 in CASH) and received a written receipt for the money. As of this date the work has not begun. When I go to his house to find out why I am given the run-around with one excuse after another. What should I do to get that $2550 deposit back?

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state? Illinois

Six weeks ago I signed an agreement with a construction company to put on a new roof. I gave them the stipulated 1/2 down ($2550 in CASH) and received a written receipt for the money. As of this date the work has not begun. When I go to his house to find out why I am given the run-around with one excuse after another. What should I do to get that $2550 deposit back?

**A: what did the state contractors license board and the consumer protection office tell you to do?

 

[man-o-man]

Did the contract have a "starting date" or "date of completion" specified?

 

[dkransi]

Illinois - No it didn't Am I screwed?

 

[dkransi]

**A: what did the state contractors license board and the consumer protection office tell you to do?

Talk about a babe in the woods. I don't even know what a state contractors license board or the consumer protection office is What should be my first step, please.

 

[HomeGuru]

Talk about a babe in the woods. I don't even know what a state contractors license board or the consumer protection office is What should be my first step, please.

**A: ok, babe, get out of the woods. Get out that phone book or call your state information office. Then when you find out and make the calls, tell us more.

 

[dkransi]

Gottcha, will do

 

[HomeGuru]

Thanks. Did a babe in the woods come up with "I can't see the forest for the trees"