Bounced a Cheque now won't pay up...AAAhhhh!!

[Chris Alderton]

Hey All, I did a lot of work latter part of last year for a private customer (rearranged kitchen, tiled hallway through to kitchen through to dining room, removed and refitted new bath, tiled bathroom etc.) The customer (single mum) had paid me throughout the job without too much problem, then the final payment of £350 was by cheque which bounced and now she is refusing to answer the front door, telephone etc. and from the odd bit of communication i have had is basically saying "tough i am not paying you". There are no issues with the quality of the work she is just refusing to pay me for the bounced cheque.

I cold take her to court but even if i win, i expect i will only get £1 a week forever (assuming she pays that).
I am sure this is not a unique situation and would appreciate any pointers and advice anyone can give me as to if/how i can get her to pay the final amount.
thanks in advance.

 

[JLM Tiling]

There was a great post on here about this exact situation only a few months ago and from what I remember there is a law that makes this kind of thing pretty simple to deal with. Because she has written you a cheque there is no dispute over whether money is owed or even how much is due, she has gone into a deal with you and that is that. I'll have a look for it quick

 

[JLM Tiling]

http://www.tilersforums.com/tilers-...ing-bounced-cancelled-cheques-non-paying.html

There we go. Very informative post that. I always take the stance of if you're reasonable with me then i'll be reasonable with you. But if you don't even answer the phone then tango sierra mate, see you in court!!

 

[Chris Alderton]

Thanks for the link, but i cannot get into it as i am not yet a TF Arms member.

 

[Deleted member 9966]

Hi Chris

If you send a private message to Dan or Dave requesting access, they will be able to tell you what info they need from you in order to have Arms access.

http://www.tilersforums.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=1

http://www.tilersforums.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=1915

 

[peteablard]

Chris, check out moneyclaim.gov.uk , it'll cost you £35. I've just filed a claim against a builder I did some work for back in November. My second tip is stick to camper vans in future:lol:

 

[DHTiling]

Hi Chris, i have pm'd you back and await your reply.

 

[Chris Alderton]

My second tip is stick to camper vans in future:lol:[/QUOTE]
Hi pete, good to hear from you, funnily enough the campers is coming together, first one is going in soon for resto and already have 2 bookings for weddings for later in the year. just got to keep working hard to pay for the restoration. Hope all is good with you. speak soon.