Trying To Collect An Ignored Lawn Maintenance Account

[sc4us]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

South Caroloina

We run a small Lawn and Yard Care business and am having a difficut time collecting a $37.50 past due invoice for services rendered. The money isn't important, it's the principle.

The customer is unhappy with our decision to discontinue his service because of unappreciative attitude issues.

The customer doesn't have any issues regarding the quality of work performed but has told me not to send anymore reminder invoices.

Any advice? ... Collection agency?, Small Claims Court? or should I just say goodbye to this small amount owed?

I can't work for nothing, do you?

Thanks !

 

[Zigner]

In one sentence you say it's about the principle. In another, you say that you can't work for nothing. You will spend much more than $37.50 collecting this. Thus, you will actually be paying money to do this work, and that's much worse than working for nothing.

 

[racer72]

Collection agency

It would cost you a couple of hundred out of pocket to collect on such a pittance.

Small Claims Court?

Again, the cost will likely outweigh the gain.

or should I just say goodbye to this small amount owed?

It's called a tax exemption.

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

South Caroloina

We run a small Lawn and Yard Care business and am having a difficut time collecting a $37.50 past due invoice for services rendered. The money isn't important, it's the principle.

The customer is unhappy with our decision to discontinue his service because of unappreciative attitude issues.

The customer doesn't have any issues regarding the quality of work performed but has told me not to send anymore reminder invoices.

Any advice? ... Collection agency?, Small Claims Court? or should I just say goodbye to this small amount owed?

I can't work for nothing, do you?

Thanks !

**A: hire an attorney to send a demand letter. Cost $150-$250. You do the math.