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Money owed - where to go from here?

Hi all,

Over christmas I did some work on a self employed basis. There was no contract signed between me and the customer but toward the end of the period I began to have serious issues with this person - they were downright rude, uncooperative and a pain in the butt so I walked.

I sent them an invoice for the remainder of money owed for the work I had done but have had no payment or reply. I also still have the keys to this premises which I fully intend to send them once payment has been made.

So where do I go from here? Entering into a verbal discussion with this person is out of the question as they never answer their phone, emails etc. Should I just reinvoice and wait? Or is there anything else I can do. They currently owe me approx £125.
Your advice appreciated.

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  • phill99
    phill99 Posts: 9,092 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Send them a polite letter with a copy of the invoice requesting payment within 7 days. If they don't pay you, send them a final letter before action giving them 7 more days to payor you will put them into small claims court.
    Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.
  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
    Was it a price for the job?
  • Use a thomas & higgins template letter costs £4 but usually gets the job done
  • Use a thomas & higgins template letter costs £4 but usually gets the job done

    Great idea! Glad you informed me of this website!!!!! :D
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