rancher1953 said:

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Go to the local law enforcement or sheriff's office, make a report and tell them you want to file THEFT BY DECEPTION. Then step to the d.a. office and tell him what you want. Unless you have a lazy investigator or woke DA most will take the case or the DA will send a letter to the person telling him he is about to get charged unless he makes things right. This may be an ongoing pattern by this person that locals know about.

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Dr. Venkman said:

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Josepi said:

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I have sued a contractor in small claims court and won. I won because he never showed up, and I had lots of documentation, but even so, it was easy. This was a few years ago, but I think it cost $75 to file where I live.

Just document everything. Timelines, pictures, etc.....
It sounds like you likely won't need it as you will win by default, but IMO it's good to prepare anyways.

Earlier posters are right in that you will likely never see a dime. I have not, However, I did put a lien on the guys house, so in theory, when he tries to sell it, I will get paid someday. I love the idea that he has likely forgotten about me, but 10 years from now when he goes to sell that house, he's going to be super pissed. Revenge is best served cold.

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Did this change? Everything I'm reading says even the proceeds of the sale are exempt for your homestead.

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