Even though you don't have a contract with the subcontractor, he can still file a lien against the property. What is the general contractor's reason for not paying? I would work on getting him to pay.See More...
The text messages you have may be enough to create a contract, but I would still insist to him that you never signed a contract and you want your money back. As a first step, I would enlist your friend's help in getting her husband to reimburse you. If that doesn't work, I would tell him that you are considering filing a small claims action against him, but you don't want to do that because you know he's trying to get his business off the ground and a lawsuitSee More...See More...