Final contractor payment - Dpt. Consumer Affairs

16 years ago

I will be making my final contractor payment this week and will most likely pay what he is asking for because I just want to get rid of him. However, I am thinking about making a formal complaint with the Department of Consumer affairs. Of particular concern: the contractor brought in an unlicensed electrician when he knew we had recently lost a family member in an electrical fire. He revealed this information once the electrical work was at the final stage and when I finally put my foot down to his bullying and asked for his license number. Has anyone had any experience filing formal complaints against a contractor?

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keptoz
16 years ago
I would contact your State Attorney General's Office. They can direct you as to how to make a formal complaint.

Good Luck!!
weissman
16 years ago
If you still have open issues I would withhold the final payment until you get them resolved.
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riverspots
16 years ago
Better than withholding the payment would be to set up an escrow account. Sends a message that you are prepared to pay when the promised work is delivered.
spinmomnj
16 years ago
The bottom line is you did bring in someone licensed who confirmed it had all been done correctly. I would just move on, he's out of your life now and you do not have to deal with him any longer.
desertsteph
16 years ago
i'd also go with the atty gnrls office.

registrar of contractors for the state also. that's who needs to be informed. anyone hiring a contractor should check that office first.