Need some assistance, I'm the sole operator of a handyman business, I've been contracted to repair a fence the work has been completed. I gave the invoice to the person who arranged the work to be carried out, now he's only willing to pay half the cost and is wanting me to get the remainder of funds from owner of other property.

Other person is refusing to pay, so where do i stand???

Agree with citizen181 - you were hired by Property Owner 1 to build fence so he has to pay. I would say that Property Owner 1 has not done due diligence with Property owner 2 regarding fencing regulations and has not received any agreement from Property Owner 2 regarding splitting costs


PS: Make sure for future fencing jobs, you are aware of legal requirements /regulations between each party, and that contracts/quotes are for both parties

Edited by DoogleMcFroogle - 19/September/2017 at 15:47

Ask him if he has anything in writing whereby the neighbour agreed to pay for the other half of repairs to the fence. I would even ask Property 2, if they were approached beforehand about paying half the costs, and if Property 1 owner went through the proper fencing regulations ( ie: Fencing Notice Agreement )
He still has to pay all your Invoice, and he can recover funds from Property 2 ( as you had no agreement with Property 2 )

Send a letter of demand for the $1400, and then advise if not paid within 14 days, you will then seek legal action and recompense for any filing fees/legal fees/court costs

Other option is to send Letter of Demand for payment, and if not paid, go and take half the fence down

Good Luck

Edited by DoogleMcFroogle - 20/September/2017 at 10:34