What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
I hired a contractor in June of last year to install tile, a tub, and a toilet in our bathroom. The work was completed and I paid her in full on 7/2/08. It's now 6/5/09 and she just called me today to demand money for the plumber. In the contract she stated, "Plumbing services not included. Electrical services not included." She then hired a plumber to re-set the tub drain without my knowledge or authorization. I've never spoken to this plumber, never agreed on any work or prices, and have no contract with him. When he showed up at my house, my wife asked him his hourly rate, and he responded with something along the lines of "You don't want to know. You're lucky the contractor is paying us."
I feel that it's her responsibility to pay him. Am I wrong? Is it possible for the plumber to place a construction lien on my home even though the contractor hired him? I didn't get the actual price from the contractor; I was so angry that I just said goodbye and hung up the phone after about 2 minutes of arguing.
If it makes any difference, I also believe she already broke the contract by refusing to remove the debris from the job (which was included in the contract) after I did the demo work myself. This forced me to rent a truck and haul hundreds of pounds of tile and sheetrock away myself.
Thanks.
I hired a contractor in June of last year to install tile, a tub, and a toilet in our bathroom. The work was completed and I paid her in full on 7/2/08. It's now 6/5/09 and she just called me today to demand money for the plumber. In the contract she stated, "Plumbing services not included. Electrical services not included." She then hired a plumber to re-set the tub drain without my knowledge or authorization. I've never spoken to this plumber, never agreed on any work or prices, and have no contract with him. When he showed up at my house, my wife asked him his hourly rate, and he responded with something along the lines of "You don't want to know. You're lucky the contractor is paying us."
I feel that it's her responsibility to pay him. Am I wrong? Is it possible for the plumber to place a construction lien on my home even though the contractor hired him? I didn't get the actual price from the contractor; I was so angry that I just said goodbye and hung up the phone after about 2 minutes of arguing.
If it makes any difference, I also believe she already broke the contract by refusing to remove the debris from the job (which was included in the contract) after I did the demo work myself. This forced me to rent a truck and haul hundreds of pounds of tile and sheetrock away myself.
Thanks.