Customer told me I was no longer allowed on property on a Friday evening. Went to get tools Sunday, was handed letter saying they will charge us $5000. There is only punch out work to be done, I responded with email and mailed a certified letter. Have not heard from customer. Contract associate suggested I should file an affidavit. They owe $1,542. What would our next step be
It depends. Did you have a valid contractor's license at the time the work was performed? Do you have a written contract? Your right to file a lien and/or breach of contract claim may depend on the answers to those questions. Also, it will likely cost you more to pursue a claim for $1,542 even if you recover 100% of the claim unless.