This blog is in reply to Annie's blog about non-payment of fees.
A contractor (female) friend and single mom had completed a huge renovation on a client's home. it required special shopping for unique finishes etc. She had spent much extra time sourcing for great prices. When it came time to the final payment ($10,000) he kept putting her off and saying a cheque was in the mail.
Several weeks went by and still no cheque. She knew from neighbours that he was very house proud and could not fault her work and he had a elevated view of his standing in the area.
She had two large signs made --- which said " This client owes me $10,000 and I have not been paid." She stuck them in his yard and then walked up and down in front of his house with a sandwich board saying the same thing.
He came out of his home several times to make her go away but she would not --- neighbours by this time were having a ball and drive bys were honking horns and waving. After a couple of hours he came out and gave her a cheque for the full amount. After the cheque had cleared the bank she removed her signs.
I call this a very feisty lady ------- desperate times call for exceptional methods!
I have had just one client who did not pay her monthly rental --- she was two months behind and I destaged it Saturday morning. Still have not been paid --- but she says a cheque is in the mail! I have my inventory and that is a good thing.
I always insist on payment before staging, a signed contract and specific rental payment dates listed. On the removal of inventory I have the client or representative sign off the inventory. I always take pictures before hand and pictures of the items loaded on my truck so there is no question.
The inventory payment must be paid at the beginning of the rental period.
Cheers,
Marilynn Currrie staging for top dollar from the west coast of B. C.
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