Self-employed and did not receive a payment for a project I did: what are my options

[Anita_anita 11]

Hi,

my hubby is self-employed (selbtständig), he installs hardwood floors, and he did not receive payment for one project he did for one company (for which he was a sub-contractor). What are his orptions in terms of getting the money? He does have a contract that was signed between him and the company, and he did complete the project according to the requirements. 

He has litigation insurancem but from what I know, they do not want to cover the cost of suing the company. I am not sure why,although I will inquire. Can he take the company which refuses to pay him to court and represent himself?

Regards, 

Anita

[RAMBO 62]

https://www.creditreform.de/

 

Enter plz at bottom right of page and contact your local branch, usually one letter from them with their cost added to your original bill is enough to scare them into paying.

[lunaCH 968]

Just a thought but have you checked whether the company that signed but is not paying is actually stil in business? 

[McDee 379]

Get a hobby.

[vivanco 129]

9 hours ago, Anita_anita said:

...the company which refuses to pay him... 

And what is the reason? Unacceptable reason or no answer from other side? 

 

 

[nina_glyndwr 4,731]

Mahnbescheid.

 

I've used that on various occasions and all of them coughed up when the official letter came. Apart from one who had skipped town and could not be found.

 

You can fill in a Mahnbescheid online. 

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=mahnbescheid+online&rlz=1C1WZPI_enDE457DE684&oq=mahnb&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0i457j0l6.4322j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8