hi my name is Kevin i started a job in Lakewood got the demo and installation done at house i have a contract with them to redo the first floor now that the demo and installation is done they said they want there deposit back and they wont give any of the tools back that is at there house. what should i do?
If you did work on a project, and if you have not been paid for that work, you could file a mechanic's lien against the property. The time to file a lien on residential property in Ohio is within 60 days of the last date of work.
Alternatively, if the amount owed is less than $6,000, I would recommend skipping the lien (since your claim is against the owner, and to foreclose on your lien claim you still have to prove a breach of contract claim against the owner), and instead just filing a claim against the owner in small claims court (think Judge Judy) where you can each present evidence and have the court rule on the claim then and there.
Very cool, thank you for sharing!