Ex-partner has sent invoice for diy

Pinkyboo99

Hi,

Hope I'm posting in the right place - first timer!

Here's the story -

In 2012 I was in a relationship with a builder. I had recently moved into a new house and was sorting out a few DIY projects and having the garden landscaped.

He offered to do a few bits in the house and garden for me (he actually offered to do the whole thing but I'd already agreed a price with someone and didn't want to take advantage).

Some time later I split up with him - he was less than happy!

Anyway, in November 2012 he sent me an invoice for over £1000 for the things he'd done. Knowing that the invoice was ridiculous I asked him to itemise the work done and provide receipts for things he claimed to have provided. I heard nothing.

Today, over two years later he has sent the same invoice again suggesting I pay the stated amount or "whatever you think you should".

I'm really unsure what to do and where I stand

Any help/advice appreciated

halibut2209

Tell him to do one. Or just ignore him

marliepanda

Send one back detailing your charges for your services he got for free during the relationship!

Ignore if. You have no contract to pay him.

CoolHotCold

Fairly confident to say legally he has not a leg to stand on.


You cannot apply a retrospective £ amount after work was carried out in this scenario.


Be wary if you do decide to pay him anything, as if you do, it may seem to acknowledge the invoice it may imply a contract was agreed on in 2012.

foxtrotoscar_2

If as you say you didn't want to take advantage and 1k is a fair price for the work done I'd be tempted to pay it and move on.

nickcc

I would tell him to stick it where the sun don't shine. I employed a builder to build an extension which he did with my help. At the end of the job he offered me employment which I accepted, what a mistake to make. At the end of the first week I was paid half of what we agreed plus a box of eggs, I decided that perhaps he wasn't the employer I was willing to work for. To cut a long story short he decided to visit one evening with a bill for all the extras that I had not paid for stating that he had four blokes in his van if I didn't pay, my Wife called the police and he disappeared before they arrived, as I stated before, tell him to stick it.

andycris3107

Pinkyboo99 wrote: »

Hi,
Today, over two years later he has sent the same invoice again suggesting I pay the stated amount or "whatever you think you should".

I'm really unsure what to do and where I stand

Where you stand: legally you have no obligation whatsoever.
What you should do: the "whatever you think" statement may suggest that he isn't trying to be malicious but actually is looking to recoup some of whatever he invested due to necessity.

Have you spoken to him to find his position or determine his motive?

hcb42

Ignore....

If it ends up in court, then it wasnt an agreement where you agreed to pay for labour, it is simply what people do for each other in a relationship. Dont get into discussion. sounds absolutely bizarre

do not pay or offer anything. Retain paperwork, and keep quiet and hope he moves on !

daytona0

Lots of eager beavers out today who have overlooked the fact that we have information missing from your post...

Basically, you need to first figure out whether or not you have contracted with him in any way... That is your first step. This includes things like:

- Facebook messages you have sent to him promising monies

- Text messages/phone calls

- A signed agreement with a cost in relation to services provided

If you have contracted with him then stop being silly and pay it back. If you haven't contracted with him then simply ignore! If you have contracted with him but you feel that you do not want to pay it then I wish you luck in small claims.

robatwork

Counter with an invoice for cooking, washing, and tea.

sjbrun

Someones gonna be appearing on Judge Rinder...

Keep copies of all letters and make a written account now of what happened while its relately fresh in your mind. If you have anything in writing that says he will do it as a favour then keep that too.

He hasnt got a leg to stand on unless you said you will pay him. He is just doing it out of spite.