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by mymotta 3935 days ago
If you are in the USA and the amounts aren't huge (see: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/small-claims-suits-ho...), then go to small claims court in your state to collect. But you should be sure to show (a) you were paid previously (b) what you are charging is justified, and (c)you have some proof that you tried to get the payments made (certified letter, etc.)
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hahamrfunnyguy 3935 days ago
Small claims is probably the best option here. After winning in court, if they don't pay then the next step is to file for a lein. When they go to get a loan or sell their house, they will have to take care of the lein. So you may get paid eventually.

I took a roofer to small claims court and won. He didn't pay, but I didn't bother with the leins because I really didn't want the extra aggravation. In retrospect, I probably should have.

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Spooky23 3935 days ago
Why? Every hour spent on this nonsense is non-billable. You lose more time, roll the dice on winning, and then get to waste more time on collection.

Cease contact, turn down anything you are hosting for them and don't answer the phone from them ever again.

A roofer or contractor and you as an individual is different.

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