girlwithemail
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? MD
In June of this year, I hired a landscaper to created flower beds in the front of my home, and to do some basic lawn care work (grass cutting, hedge trimming, etc.) Unfortunately, this was an agreement made verbally. He agreed to do the work for $150. I paid him $40 initially, and expected to pay a balance of $110 upon completion of the work.
He planted a bunch of impatiens (which he claimed were the New Guinea variety) and begonias - a total of 12 of each kind). He then told me that he spent $200 for the flowers and top soil, and that I would need to purchase mulch and additional materials myself for him to complete the job.
The landscaper called me last night to tell me I owed him $100 and that I needed to pay him immediately. Being that this is all on verbal agreement, what is my recourse? I know for a fact that the flowers that he planted did not cost him more than $30, and have written documentation from the nursery proving such.
It was suggested that I pay him what he's asking for and just get him to sign a document stating that I contest the amount I am paying him.
Is that right?
I know at this point I need something in writing from him to protect myself. What kind of document do I need to draw up, and what should it state?
Please help!
Thanks!
girlwithemail
In June of this year, I hired a landscaper to created flower beds in the front of my home, and to do some basic lawn care work (grass cutting, hedge trimming, etc.) Unfortunately, this was an agreement made verbally. He agreed to do the work for $150. I paid him $40 initially, and expected to pay a balance of $110 upon completion of the work.
He planted a bunch of impatiens (which he claimed were the New Guinea variety) and begonias - a total of 12 of each kind). He then told me that he spent $200 for the flowers and top soil, and that I would need to purchase mulch and additional materials myself for him to complete the job.
The landscaper called me last night to tell me I owed him $100 and that I needed to pay him immediately. Being that this is all on verbal agreement, what is my recourse? I know for a fact that the flowers that he planted did not cost him more than $30, and have written documentation from the nursery proving such.
It was suggested that I pay him what he's asking for and just get him to sign a document stating that I contest the amount I am paying him.
Is that right?I know at this point I need something in writing from him to protect myself. What kind of document do I need to draw up, and what should it state?
Please help!
Thanks!
girlwithemail