Hired as a contractor to perform remodel work on a clients rental property. Ultimately, client stated that he was going to find another contractor. This is when the remaining work was trim out for plumbing and electrical and punch list. He stated that he was unhappy with the amount of time it was taking to complete. There is no contract, just the original proposal, no deadline for completion, mostly because he was unsure of exactly what additions would be added to the original scope. This project was started in the last week of Feb 2020 so we were immediately affected by the Covid 19 shut downs. He has now hired an attorney because I sent him an email with an invoice due for over $24,000.00. This is money I have out of pocket for payments to subs and materials. He offered to pay me $12,000 until he hires a new contractor and he completes the job. I’ve never had this happen. I have been a licensed contractor for 15 years. I really feel like he’s just trying to avoid spending the money.