In short, I paid a handyman I found online $1200 to complete a list of jobs needed for a property inspection (I realized now I should of paid after the work was completed).
He completed at least 60% of the work before he decided to block my phone number and not responding to my messages. Roof work is needed to be done and a large portion of sticks was paid for to be placed infront of the home for pickup and he only placed 30% of it before I called him out about it. I know he blocked me because I called and it went to voicemail, while I called using my google voice number and it connected.. where he lied that his phone is messed up and that "he'll called me back" (probably just blocked that number). Now I'm out of money and a task that needed to be done.
I only have his first & last name and his phone number. Is it worth it to go through the process of filing a small claims to get majority of my money back? I read that I may have to pay for a private investigator to serve him papers physically.
I need assistance on the best route I should take here. I also live in Michigan if that may be any assistance. Thank you.
He completed at least 60% of the work before he decided to block my phone number and not responding to my messages. Roof work is needed to be done and a large portion of sticks was paid for to be placed infront of the home for pickup and he only placed 30% of it before I called him out about it. I know he blocked me because I called and it went to voicemail, while I called using my google voice number and it connected.. where he lied that his phone is messed up and that "he'll called me back" (probably just blocked that number). Now I'm out of money and a task that needed to be done.
I only have his first & last name and his phone number. Is it worth it to go through the process of filing a small claims to get majority of my money back? I read that I may have to pay for a private investigator to serve him papers physically.
I need assistance on the best route I should take here. I also live in Michigan if that may be any assistance. Thank you.