I need help with a sample letter that I can write to a contractor for work not completed and for work completed but not to my satisfaction, that he is trying to collect for. He did not complete part of the work and the work he did complete was shoddy and I had to hire someone else to tear out his work. He also took WAY longer than necessary to TRY and complete the work. Not to mention that he talked down to me and treated me like I did not know what I was talking about. I have been working on my own house doing remolding for over 6 years, I know a LITTLE (sarcastically) more about contruction than he was willing to give me credit for.
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I am a superintendent with a General Contractor & can tell you exactly what to write, but I need specific information. Please e-mail me at sdavis@sadavisinvestments.com so I can find out more about your situation.\n\nBe careful about other answers - you must be very specific on how you word this letter.
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The facts are clear as you expressed them.  You have done an excellent job.  With this documentation, approach management with your question and document carefully whatever response you get, who said it, time and date.  Then ask to meet with his/her boss and do the same.  This way, you have done your very best to resolve the situation.  After these steps, contact the state office that handles such grievances and wrongs.
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Might want to try checking your SPAM inbox.  We seem to get tons of these emails of companies that will help rebuild bad or no credit w/a credit card.
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Hi Mike M. I just found this question so sorry I'm just now replying. Thanks for the links. I showed my fiance the site for bid4build and he said it wasn't what he was looking for, he needs something that saves the cost of materials so it will automatically upload when he creates an estimate. Here's the site for bid4build, check it out, it may be what you are looking for. Good luck to you and thanks again! I accidentally told you it was bids4build but it's bid4build. \n\nhttp://www.bid4build.com/
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" Hello my name is (Fill in the Blank) I am running for (Fill in the Blank) and i was wondering if you or your company would support and contribute to my campaige for (fill in the blank)". \n\nI dont know if that will work but i dont see why not. LOL. Its always beter to have someone else do it for you. Asking if they will support and donate $$$ to the running of (fill in the blank)\n\nHope that works and GOOD LUCK !!!
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You can copywrite it. Or you can go to a laywers office and ask them for any advice on what you can do. Or you can do the agreement you talked about that reads that they WONT use it an any manner other then business between you and them. I would definately talk to a laywer and see what your opinions are..
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Brian, \n\nMy apologies up front for not answering *your* question, I just felt the need to thank you so very much for your help and input on my rent/eviction/decision. I tried to find the same information you did (although I must say you do seem extremely knowledgeable) and came up empty handed. I so greatly appreciate your help. You have sincerely raised my faith in my fellow man almost back to where it was many moons and a wife ago. I hope great(-er) things come your way and I honestly am so thankful for your help.\nWith great respect,\nRobert
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It's called a Christmas letter. Check out this site for some help.\nchristmaslettertips.com
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Not meaning to be rude, but this is not a homework completion service.\n\nIf you have specific questions about how to complete this task, I and many others would be more than happy to help you out. We are not here to do your homework for you.
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If that's what the proposal said, and that's what you signed, then it will be difficult, but not impossible, for you to prevail.  First, think about getting a copy of the proposal.  The fence company should have it. Read it.  Where is the limitation of liability clause?  Did you see it? Did they point it out to you?  Is it reasonable? (i.e. there are some things in some states that you can't waive by contract.  If the thing says that they're not liable for any damage whatsoever, it may or may not be enforceable in Florida).  Did you mention the PVC piping to them? Did they make any oral representations about the pipe (these may or may not be valid, depending upon the representations)?\nThis is an uphill legal battle for you, but what about the practical side? Call the business owner, tell him:\nHey, your guys really messed up my underground PVC piping.  I'm not happy with your work, and I would like to talk with you about having you help pay for the repairs.  \n\nExplain exactly how the fense building caused the repairs.  If possible get some proof that they didn't build the fence in a "workmanlike" way--that they were not careful somehow.  Mention that you can report these facts (never say that you'll badmouth the business itself; that can be grounds for a business libel suit) to your friends.  See if the guy will work with you.  Don't just talk to the person who answers the phone, or even the super who put up the fence--get as high up as possible.  Perhaps there is a non-legal way to settle this.\n\nIn addition, if the value is just a few thousand dollars or less, you can consider taking this to small claims court -- (the name is different in each state).  You don't need a lawyer (some states prohibit a lawyer) and the rules of evidence don't apply.  The forms are easy, and oftentimes the judge will give a "fair" verdict, rather than one that would apply a strict interpretation of the law.  Just give the facts without emotion.\n\nAs always, you can (and should) consult an attorney.  Most attorneys do not charge for their original consultation.  Call the Bar association for a referral, especially for one that does "construction defect" litigation.
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Start by sending a formal letter of complaint and reminding them of their obligation.  If you can afford it, or know a lawyer, it will have much more force coming from a lawyer.  It may have the desired effect.  (Not a personal letter, but a formal letter reminding them they are violating the law, citing the law, and saying if they don't comply you will have to take approproiate steps to enforce the law.)\n\nIf that doesn't work, you will probably have to sue (assuming you have a private right of action, which I assume you do under this Oregon law.)  The Oregon Dept. of Justice might help enforce this, but it is a long shot. They don't have enough people to chase people who don't pay at all, and late payments from an employer are probably too far doen the list for them to deal with.
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I went to my local department of labor and they did it for me for free. They also offered a class on doing your own. I would hope all areas would have similar resources. Good luck. Any problems let e-mail me i'll help you or do it for you. Since you have no work history try to use as much education as you can, and if possible try to squeeze in some volunteer time at a local non-profit agency, that always looks good for you.
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Rivern I am glad You decided to carve something, I hope He will like it and be proud of the work You put into it.  Hope You are feeling better real soon.  Maybe wanting to a good job on the carving stressed You some what, and You started feeling bad.  I will continue to look for Your name, if You get the chance please get back on line.  Good Luck with that which is before You.  Hope the Birthday goes well.  \nKeep Your Heart Filled With All The Good Things You Have Encountered In Your Life, and All The Good Words You Have Read,  Keep Your Heart Filled With Hope.  Much Love
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contact the Y M C A or Y W C A. I HAVE BEEN IN THIS SITUATION. WHAT I ENDED UP DOING WAS TO HAND MAKE STUFF.
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Below is a copy of a letter that won a competition in UK as complaint letter of the year...have a laugh and read on.\n\nComplaint Letter of the Year. The British do have a way with words.... A real-life customer complaint letter sent to NTL (to their complaints dept....)\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nDear Cretins,\n\nI have been an NTL customer since 9th July 2001, when I signed up for your 3-in-one deal for cable TV, cable modem, and telephone. During this three-month period I have encountered inadequacy of service which I had\n\nnot previously considered possible, as well as ignorance and stupidity of monolithic proportions. Please allow me to provide specific details, so that you can either pursue your professional perogative, and seek to\n\nrectify these difficulties - or more likely (I suspect) so that you can have some entertaining reading material as you while away the working day smoking B&H and drinking vendor-coffee on the bog in your office:\n\nMy initial installation was cancelled without warning, resulting in my spending an entire Saturday sitting on my fat arse waiting for your technician to arrive. When he did not arrive, I spent a further 57 minutes listening to your infuriating hold music, and the even more annoying Scottish robot woman telling me to look at your helpful\n\nwebsite....HOW?\n\nI alleviated the boredom by playing with my testicles for a few minutes - an activity at which you are no-doubt both familiar and highly adept. The rescheduled installation then took place some two weeks later, although the technician did forget to bring a number of vital tools - such as a drill-bit, and his cerebrum. Two weeks later, my cable modem had still not arrived. After 15 telephone calls over 4 weeks my modem arrived... six weeks after I had requested it, and begun to pay for it. I estimate your internet server's downtime is roughly 35%... hours between about 6pm -midnight, Mon-Fri, and most of the weekend. I am still waiting for my telephone connection. I have made 9 calls on my mobile to your no-help line, and have been unhelpfully transferred to a\n\nvariety of disinterested individuals, who are it seems also highly skilled bollock jugglers. I have been informed that a telephone line is available (and someone will call me back); that no telephone line is available (and someone will call me back); that I will be transferred to someone who knows whether or not a telephone line is available (and then been cut off); that I will be transferred to someone (and then been redirected to an answer machine informing me that your office is closed); that I will be transferred to someone and then been redirected to the irritating Scottish robot woman...and several other variations on this theme.\n\nDoubtless you are no longer reading this letter, as you have at least a thousand other dissatisfied customers to ignore, and also another one of those crucially important testicle-moments to attend to. Frankly I don't care, it's far more satisfying as a customer to voice my frustration's in print than to shout them at your unending hold music. Forgive me, therefore, if I continue. I thought BT were shit, that they had attained the holy piss-pot of godawful customer relations, that no-one, anywhere, ever, could be more disinterested, less helpful or more obstructive to delivering service to their customers. That's why I chose NTL, and because, well, there isn't\n\nanyone else is there? How surprised I therefore was, when I discovered to my considerable dissatisfaction and disappointment what a useless shower of bastards you truly are. You are sputum-filled pieces of distended rectum incompetents of the highest order. British Telecom - wankers though they are - shine like brilliant beacons of success, in the filthy puss-filled mire of your seemingly limitless inadequacy. Suffice to say that I have now given up on my futile and foolhardy quest to receiv
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Have you followed up with your lawyer? That might be faster than firing one and getting another. You could email him some message like 'I know you are really busy, and perhaps I should get my file back.'  However, I'd try just following up first.  Otherwise, ask what he/she thinks you owe them first, or you might find out he/she has incurred time behind the scenes that you will pay for and have nothing to show for.\n\nAlso, if you signed a contract, there might be something in there you need to take into account.
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It is more professional to let them know and they might appreciate ite more. Let them know as far in advance as possible ans explain the situation. If you write them back be sure you write professionally