FLORIDA
My neighbor hired a handyman (I'll call him "Bob") to do some interior painting. One night, I noticed Bob rinsing the paint sprayer in my neighbor's driveway. I thought nothing of it at the time, but the next day, his actions were severely brought to my attention. Not only was there paint all over the grass median, but white paint was sprayed all over my dark green Mustang.
My Mustang now has a sandpaper finish.
I confronted Bob, and he seemed to have a non-chalant attitude about his actions. As if to say, "it's just a little paint". He admitted to doing it, told me how he didn't mean to do it, and after arguing about how I didn't want him to remove the paint, he agreed to pay for the repairs.
I got an estimate from the local Ford dealership and presented it to Bob. $300-$700+ depending on whether or not the non-metal pieces (mirror frames, grill, head lights, emblems, etc.) will need to be replaced due to discoloration/fading. Bob has now refused to pay for the damages he caused. I am in the process of getting a second opinion for the cost, but don't think I will have much luck regarding Bob's willingness to take responsibility for his actions.
Bob keeps trying to suggest his friends, who are not licensed or insured in anything, can wash my car with soap and water or gasoline. He even told me to go to the Ford dealership, pay for the repairs myself, and he will pay me back with either money or by doing odd jobs around my house. I have a husband, thank you, no.
He has already given me the wrong address for his residence, so how am I supposed to trust that he will pay me back. Besides, I don't have the money to pay the dealership upfront, and why should I?
Here's a good example of what type of person I am dealing with: While discussing the estimate, he said to me, and I quote, "you're just a woman, you don't know anything about cars."
I need some help. Should I take him to court? How many estimates should I have to get? Can the neighbor be held accountable? What type of proof (I have photos) will I need to present my case in court? I'm so confused. Any help, advice, direction or encouragement will be greatly appreciated.
I apologize to any Bobs that I may have offended. Bobs are usually nice guys.
My neighbor hired a handyman (I'll call him "Bob") to do some interior painting. One night, I noticed Bob rinsing the paint sprayer in my neighbor's driveway. I thought nothing of it at the time, but the next day, his actions were severely brought to my attention. Not only was there paint all over the grass median, but white paint was sprayed all over my dark green Mustang.
My Mustang now has a sandpaper finish.
I confronted Bob, and he seemed to have a non-chalant attitude about his actions. As if to say, "it's just a little paint". He admitted to doing it, told me how he didn't mean to do it, and after arguing about how I didn't want him to remove the paint, he agreed to pay for the repairs.
I got an estimate from the local Ford dealership and presented it to Bob. $300-$700+ depending on whether or not the non-metal pieces (mirror frames, grill, head lights, emblems, etc.) will need to be replaced due to discoloration/fading. Bob has now refused to pay for the damages he caused. I am in the process of getting a second opinion for the cost, but don't think I will have much luck regarding Bob's willingness to take responsibility for his actions.
Bob keeps trying to suggest his friends, who are not licensed or insured in anything, can wash my car with soap and water or gasoline. He even told me to go to the Ford dealership, pay for the repairs myself, and he will pay me back with either money or by doing odd jobs around my house. I have a husband, thank you, no.
He has already given me the wrong address for his residence, so how am I supposed to trust that he will pay me back. Besides, I don't have the money to pay the dealership upfront, and why should I?
Here's a good example of what type of person I am dealing with: While discussing the estimate, he said to me, and I quote, "you're just a woman, you don't know anything about cars."
I need some help. Should I take him to court? How many estimates should I have to get? Can the neighbor be held accountable? What type of proof (I have photos) will I need to present my case in court? I'm so confused. Any help, advice, direction or encouragement will be greatly appreciated.
I apologize to any Bobs that I may have offended. Bobs are usually nice guys.